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furtively

/ˈfɜːr.tɪv.li/

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adverb

/ˈfɜːr.tɪv.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «скрытно, тайком или украдкой, как будто стараясь остаться незамеченным». Описывает действия, совершаемые осторожно и тихо, чтобы избежать обнаружения или привлечения внимания.

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.

  1. In a secretive mannerB2formal

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

    ruСкрытно

    • 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.

    Synonymscovertlyon the slysecretlysneakilystealthilysurreptitiouslyunderhandedly

    Antonymscandidlyopenlyovertlypublicly

Forms
  • more furtively comparative form
  • most furtively superlative form
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