👉 Subreptitiously is a term used in English literature to describe the way someone or something goes about doing something secretly, covertly, or quietly. It often implies that they are not revealing information or actions openly, but rather concealing them behind an act of secrecy. The word "sub" suggests that the action being described involves a deep or subtle manipulation or concealment of information or actions, while "reptitiously" implies that it is done in a secretive manner.