furtively — in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɜːrtɪvli/
Example Sentences
- He furtively ate the last piece of cake, hoping no one would notice.
- The student furtively passed notes during the exam.
- She furtively checked her ex-boyfriend's social media at 2 AM.
furtively
ADVERB[/ˈfɜːrtɪvli/]
in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively
💡 Concept
He furtively slipped the note across the desk while the teacher's back was turned.
🎵 Rhyme
Steal furtively, then walk assertively and play sportively!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈfɜːrtɪvli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfɜːtɪvli/
🌳Etymology
Rootfurtive
Suffix--ly
🎵Rhyme
assertivelysportively
assertively
sportively
🔗Collocations
glance furtively
look around furtively
move furtively
act furtively
whisper furtively
check furtively
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“He furtively ate the last piece of cake, hoping no one would notice.”
“The student furtively passed notes during the exam.”
😄 Fun example
“She furtively checked her ex-boyfriend's social media at 2 AM.”
😄 Fun example
“The cat furtively approached the fish bowl when nobody was watching.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
secretlystealthilycovertlyslylysneakily
Antonyms
openlyboldlybrazenly
Related
furtivesurreptitiousclandestinecovertstealth
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