furtively

An adverb meaning "in a secretive, stealthy, or sneaky manner, as if trying to avoid notice." It describes actions done cautiously and quietly to avoid detection or attention.

ruНаречие, означающее «скрытно, тайком или украдкой, как будто стараясь остаться незамеченным». Описывает действия, совершаемые осторожно и тихо, чтобы избежать обнаружения или привлечения внимания.esAdverbio que significa «de manera oculta, a escondidas o con disimulo, como si se intentara no ser notado». Describe acciones realizadas con cautela y sigilo para evitar ser descubierto o llamar la atención.frAdverbe signifiant « de manière secrète ou discrète, comme pour ne pas être remarqué ». Décrit des actions accomplies avec prudence et sans attirer l'attention.deAdverb, das bedeutet „heimlich, verstohlen oder unbemerkt“, oft um jemanden nicht auf sich aufmerksam zu machen. Beschreibt Handlungen, die vorsichtig und leise ausgeführt werden, um Entdeckung zu vermeiden.ptAdvérbio que significa de maneira disfarçada, secreta ou sorrateira, como se tentasse não ser notado. Descreve ações feitas com cautela e silêncio para evitar a detecção ou chamar a atenção.zh副词，表示偷偷地、暗中地、鬼鬼祟祟地行动，像是尽量不被人发现。形容小心翼翼、悄悄地做某事以避免被察觉或引起注意。arحالٌ يدلّ على فعل الشيء خفيةً أو سرًّا أو على سبيل الاستتار، بحيث يُراعى فيه التخفّي وعدم لفت الانتباه أو اكتشاف الأمر.

1. In a secretive manner B2 formal

   In a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a desire to hide something.

   • He glanced furtively around the room before opening the drawer.
   • She furtively slipped the note into his pocket.
   • The cat moved furtively through the tall grass, stalking its prey.

   ruСкрытноesfurtivamentefrde manière furtivedeHeimlichptFurtivamentezh偷偷地arخِفْيَةً

   Synonyme: covertlyon the slysecretlysneakilystealthilysurreptitiouslyunderhandedly

   Antonyme: candidlyopenlyovertlypublicly

• more furtively comparative form
• most furtively superlative form