Meaning of the German Word "Heimlich"

heimlich

surreptitious

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

Example Sentence

Er warf einen heimlichen Blick auf seine Uhr während des langweiligen Meetings.

Other Meanings of This Word

In a way that is kept hidden from others.

B1Adverb

In a secret, stealthy way.

C2Adverb

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Definition: Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "heimlich"?

C2

What grammatical category does "heimlich" have?

Adjective

Which vocabulary topic does "heimlich" belong to?

Abstract