sub-rosa

Speech parts

1. sub-rosa - Noun

2. sub-rosa - Adjective

3. sub-rosa - Adverb

4. sub-rosa - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

designed and carried out secretly or confidentially

in secret or covertly

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Alternative names

sub rosa

Synonyms

under the rose private secret secretly quietly covert confidential clandestine intimately veiled covertly slyly stealthily furtive confidentially

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Antonyms

open clear apparent patent obvious plain

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Examples

a sub-rosa report Source: Internet

has their under-the-table backing Source: Internet

held a meeting sub rosa to avoid general criticism Source: Internet

Any radiological testing or inspections that may have occurred following the attack were either conducted sub rosa or not at all. Source: Internet

Jones, 511. Of course, it was widely evaded, either through demands for maintenance and expenses or a sub rosa barter transaction. Source: Internet

There were persistent market reports that some of the old British companies had entered into sub rosa deals with large Marwari business groups to sell out their stakes. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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