clandestine

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/klænˈdɛs.tɪn/

adjective
Done secretly or in a concealed manner

clandestine in a sentence

  • “They met in a clandestine location to discuss their top-secret mission.”
  • “I took a clandestine peek at the price tag on the diamond necklace.”
  • “Late at night, they held a clandestine meeting far from prying eyes.”

What does “clandestine” mean?

clandestine (adjective) means done secretly or in a concealed manner. It is pronounced /klænˈdɛs.tɪn/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "clandestine" mean?
clandestine (adjective) means: Done secretly or in a concealed manner
How do you pronounce "clandestine"?
"clandestine" is pronounced /klænˈdɛs.tɪn/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "clandestine" in a sentence?
Here is "clandestine" used in a sentence: They met in a clandestine location to discuss their top-secret mission.

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