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furtive

UK
/ˈfɜːtɪv/
US
/ˈfɜrtɪv/

Translations

furtiveadjective
more furtive
Comp.
most furtive
Super.
UK
/ˈfɜːtɪv/
US
/ˈfɜrtɪv/
She made a furtive gesture to her friend.
Она сделала украдчивый жест своему другу.
He gave her a furtive glance.
Он бросил на неё скрытный взгляд.
They had a furtive meeting in the park.
У них была тайная встреча в парке.
Synonyms
covert
discreet
hidden
clandestine
surreptitious
stealthy
sly
secretive
Antonyms
public
overt
open

Definitions

furtiveadjective
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
She cast a furtive glance at the door, hoping no one would notice her leaving early.
Done or made in a quiet, secretive way intended to avoid observation; stealthy.
There was a furtive rustle in the bushes as the fox slipped away.
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