What does surreptitious mean?
Surreptitious means Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements)..
Surreptitious
/ˌsʌɹɪpˈtɪʃəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements)..
Example Sentences
He read the letter aloud. Sophia listened with the studied air of one for whom, even in these days, a title possessed some surreptitious allurement.
It is also worth noting the case law on prisoners' correspondence which establishes that interception of a person's communications need not be surreptitious in order to amount to an interference with respect to Art 8 (1) [ECHR].
Synonyms for surreptitious
Antonyms for surreptitious
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Word Forms
- more surreptitious
- most surreptitious
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for surreptitious?
Common synonyms include covert, clandestine, furtive, sneak.
What is the opposite of surreptitious?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use surreptitious in a sentence?
He read the letter aloud. Sophia listened with the studied air of one for whom, even in these days, a title possessed some surreptitious allurement.
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