Surreptitious (original) (raw)
I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
Example:
underground resistance
Synonyms:
clandestine; cloak-and-dagger; hole-and-corner; hugger-mugger; hush-hush; secret; surreptitious; undercover; underground
Classified under:
Similar:
covert (secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
Example:
a surreptitious glance at his watch
Synonyms:
furtive; sneak; sneaky; stealthy; surreptitious
Classified under:
Similar:
concealed (hidden on any grounds for any motive)