clandestine — kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit
Pronunciation (IPA): /klænˈdestɪn/
Example Sentences
- The spy's clandestine chocolate addiction was revealed when his pockets were found full of candy wrappers.
- Students organized a clandestine pizza party in the library after hours.
- The government launched a clandestine investigation into the corruption scandal.
clandestine
ADJECTIVE[/klænˈdestɪn/]
kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit
Secret illegal meeting
Ninja clan sneaking to secret destination - totally clandestine!
"A clandestine affair behind the shrine — that's how love began for Valentine."
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'clandestinus', derived from 'clam' meaning 'secretly' or 'in secret', combined with the suffix '-destinus'. The word ultimately traces back to the Latin root relating to concealment and secrecy.
Breakdown
clam- (secret, in secret) + -destinus (suffix indicating manner or state) = clandestine (secret, hidden)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The spy's clandestine chocolate addiction was revealed when his pockets were found full of candy wrappers.”
“Students organized a clandestine pizza party in the library after hours.”
“The government launched a clandestine investigation into the corruption scandal.”
“Her clandestine hobby of collecting rubber ducks was discovered by her roommate.”
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