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surreptitious

/səˈrɛptɪtʃəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does surreptitious mean?

adjective

Done or achieved in a secret or stealthy manner, often in order to avoid detection or opposition.

Example

"The thief managed to steal the valuable artifact surreptitiously, without anyone noticing."

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