Word: secretively
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: se
cre
tive
ly
Definition: In a secretive manner; inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
Morphemes:
Affix: secret
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Faithful to a secret; not inclined to divulge or betray confidence; secretive, separate, apart.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sēcrētus
Language: la
Decoded: secretus
Meaning: separated, hidden
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.