furtive
adjective | /furtive/
done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being noticed
furtive
adjective | /furtive/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMdone in a quiet and secret way to avoid being noticed
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Examples
"She cast a furtive glance at the clock during class."
"They exchanged furtive notes beneath the table."
Mnemonic Trick
FURTIVE → FUR + TIVE: think furtive = furtum (steal) — secretive sneaking.
Etymology
From Latin furtivus “stolen.”
Implies stealthy or secret behavior.
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