Sub-rosa — synonyms, definition

1. sub-rosa (Adjective)

behind-the-scenes under-the-table

sub-rosa (Adjective) — Designed and carried out secretly or confidentially. ex. "a sub-rosa report"

2. sub-rosa (Adverb)

sub-rosa (Adverb) — In secret or covertly. ex. "held a meeting sub rosa to avoid general criticism"