Definition of Furtive

1. Adjective. Marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed. "A surreptitious glance at his watch"

Exact synonyms: Sneak, Sneaky, Stealthy, Surreptitious
Similar to: Concealed
Derivative terms: Furtiveness, Sneak, Sneak, Sneak, Sneakiness, Stealth, Stealthiness

2. Adjective. Secret and sly or sordid. "Furtive behavior"
Exact synonyms: Backstair, Backstairs
Similar to: Covert
Derivative terms: Furtiveness

Definition of Furtive

1. a. Stolen; obtained or characterized by stealth; sly; secret; stealthy; as, a furtive look.

Definition of Furtive

1. Adjective. stealthy ¹

2. Adjective. Exhibiting guilty or evasive secrecy. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Furtive

1. stealthy [adj] - See also: stealthy

Lexicographical Neighbors of Furtive

further(a)
further education
furtherance
furtherances
furthered
furtherer
furtherers
furtherest
furthering
furthermore
furthermost
furthers
furthersome
furtive (current term)
furtively
furtiveness
furtivenesses
furuncle
furuncles
furuncular
furunculoid
furunculoses
furunculosis
furunculous
furunculus
furutobeite
furverts

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