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Meaning of 'surreptitious' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Surreptitious [ a.]
- Done or made by stealth, or without proper authority; made or introduced fraudulently; clandestine; stealthy; as, a surreptitious passage in an old manuscript; a surreptitious removal of goods.

Meaning of 'surreptitious' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . surreptitious [ s]
Meaning (1):
- marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
Example in sentence:
  • a furtive manner;
  • a sneak attack;
  • a surreptitious glance at his watch;
  • stealthy footsteps
Meaning (2):
- conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
Example in sentence:
  • a secret agent;
  • an undercover investigation;
  • clandestine intelligence operations;
  • cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines;
  • hole-and-corner intrigue;
  • secret missions;
  • secret sales of arms;
  • surreptitious mobilization of troops;
  • underground resistance

Nearby Words:

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