surreptitious

Words with a similar base: surreptitious

'surreptitious'

[furtive.s.01] as in: marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

Examples:
a furtive manner
a sneak attack
stealthy footsteps
a surreptitious glance at his watch

'surreptitious'

[clandestine.s.01] as in: conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods

Examples:
clandestine intelligence operations
cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines
hole-and-corner intrigue
secret missions
a secret agent
secret sales of arms
surreptitious mobilization of troops
an undercover investigation
underground resistance

Origins

					surreptitious (English)
└── surrepticius (Latin)

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