26984 words

furtive

2 definitions • 4 examples
1
(of people) behaving secretly and often dishonestly, or (of actions) done secretly and often dishonestly:

Examples:

furtive glance I saw him cast a furtive glance at the woman at the table to his right.
He made one or two furtive phone calls.
furtive about There was something furtive about his behaviour and I immediately felt suspicious.
2
done or acting secretly and quietly to avoid being noticed:

Examples:

They exchanged furtive gestures and words of encouragement.

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