Pronunciation: /sʌb ˈroʊzə/
adjective done in secret or privately
A1 The secret meeting was held sub rosa.
A2 They communicated sub rosa to avoid detection.
B1 The sub rosa negotiations were successful in resolving the conflict.
B2 The sub rosa agreement was leaked to the press.
C1 The sub rosa dealings of the company were finally exposed by investigators.
C2 The sub rosa nature of their partnership was revealed during the trial.
adverb in secret or privately
A1 She whispered sub rosa to her friend during the movie.
A2 The secret plan was discussed sub rosa in the back of the classroom.
B1 The employees met sub rosa to discuss their issues with the management.
B2 The negotiations were conducted sub rosa to avoid any leaks to the media.
C1 The government officials often communicate sub rosa to keep sensitive information confidential.
C2 The company's top executives made decisions sub rosa to maintain their competitive advantage.
formal The negotiations were conducted sub rosa to maintain confidentiality.
informal Let's keep this sub rosa for now, just between us.
slang They're meeting sub rosa to plan a surprise party.
figurative The true intentions were hidden sub rosa, only revealed later.
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