What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sneaking
Example
He was caught sneaking out of the house after curfew. [sneaking: verb]
Example
She took a sneaking glance at her phone during the meeting. [sneaking: adjective]
stealthy
Example
The thief made a stealthy entrance into the building. [stealthy: adjective]
Example
The cat moved with a stealthy grace through the dark room. [stealthy: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sneaking is more commonly used in everyday language than stealthy. However, stealthy is more commonly used in specific contexts, such as military operations or sports.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sneaking and stealthy?
Both sneaking and stealthy are informal words and are not typically used in formal writing or speech.
