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furtively

/ˈfɜːrtɪvli/ adverb · British & US

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What does furtively mean?

adverb

In a secret or stealthy manner; secretly or quietly.

Example

"She moved furtively through the shadows, trying not to be seen."

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Etymologically related

furtive furtiveness furtively furtiveness

Synonyms for furtively

secretly stealthily covertly discreetly slyly undercover

Antonyms of furtively

openly publicly obviously

Rhymes with furtively

furiously curiously furiously meritively