Used when someone must move without being seen or heard, often in games or playful situations.

Stealth Required

Implies a surprise element; the person being crept up on is usually unaware until the last moment.

Quiet Surprise

Often creates a mental picture of careful and silent movement, used in storytelling.

Describes something increasing so gradually it's not immediately obvious.

Refers to changes that don't seem significant day to day but are over time.

Sometimes hints at worry over something growing or occurring slowly.

When something begins to take effect gradually, almost without one noticing at first.

Highlights when someone's awareness or mood changes slowly over time.