deutschdictionary
adjective
(MOVING SLOWLY AND QUIETLY)
The creeping danger was ignored. - Die schleichende Gefahr wurde ignoriert.
(DONE IN A SECRETIVE MANNER)
His sneaky behavior was noticed. - Sein schleichendes Verhalten fiel auf.
(HAPPENING SLOWLY OVER TIME)
There was a gradual change in society. - Es gab einen schleichenden Wandel in der Gesellschaft.