clandestine
/klænˈdestɪn/
English C2 · ProficientadjectiveSociety
clandestine (adjective) means done secretly, usually because it is not allowed.
Persian: پنهانی، مخفیانه
Meaning of clandestine
| Word | clandestine |
|---|---|
| Definition | done secretly, usually because it is not allowed |
| Persian | پنهانی، مخفیانه |
| Pronunciation | /klænˈdestɪn/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | C2 (Proficient) |
Example sentence
They held a clandestine meeting at night.
آنها شبانه جلسهی مخفیانهای برگزار کردند.
Word forms of clandestine
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | clandestine |
| adverb | clandestinely |
Synonyms of clandestine
secret, covert
Opposites of clandestine
Common phrases with clandestine
- clandestine meeting
- clandestine operation
- clandestine affair
Related English words
opento move something so that things can go in or out · A1capitulateto stop resisting and agree to what is demanded · C2perniciousvery harmful, often in a way that is hard to notice · C2pervasivepresent or noticeable in every part of something · C2ubiquitousseeming to be present everywhere · C2vindicateto prove that someone or something was right or not guilty · C2autonomythe freedom to make your own decisions · C1consensusan opinion that all members of a group agree with · C1
Questions about clandestine
What does clandestine mean?
clandestine (adjective) means done secretly, usually because it is not allowed.
What is the Persian meaning of clandestine?
clandestine means پنهانی، مخفیانه in Persian.
What level is the word clandestine?
clandestine is a English C2 (proficient) word.
What is another word for clandestine?
Words close in meaning to clandestine include secret, covert.
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