anonymously

adverb

anon·​y·​mous·​ly ə-ˈnä-nə-məs-lē 

: in an anonymous manner : without identification of the source

They made the donation anonymously.

The problem, of course, is that so much of online commenting is done anonymously, making it easier for keyboard poltroons to write whatever they want without the accountability—without the shame.

—Daniel Ruth

Holocaust denial material can frequently be found on computer bulletin boards, which are used by white-power and neo-Nazi groups to schedule meetings and disseminate information anonymously.

—Michiko Kakutani

A few scrupulous tax lawyers have anonymously leaked details of shelter schemes to the IRS.

—Franklin Foer

Examples of anonymously in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 1954, Portrait of Duke Wolfgang Wilhelm of Pfalz-Neuburg was sold anonymously at Christie’s in London for 189 pounds. —Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025

Anyone who may have information about the shooting is asked to contact homicide detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-8477. —Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025

Patients on puberty blockers who need to transition to hormone therapy have already experienced or are fearful of interruptions to their treatment and are facing significant medical risks, according to one pediatric doctor who spoke with CNN anonymously due to threats to her safety. —Emma Tucker, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025

Two other poppers retailers, speaking anonymously, told Fast Company that other poppers companies have indeed been affected by the FDA. —James Factora, Them, 14 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

anonymous + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anonymously

• synonymously