furtively

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière secrète ou discrète, comme pour ne pas être remarqué ». Décrit des actions accomplies avec prudence et sans attirer l'attention.

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.

   de manière furtive

   • 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.

   Synonymescovertlyon the slysecretlysneakilystealthilysurreptitiouslyunderhandedly

   Antonymescandidlyopenlyovertlypublicly