Furtive Synonyms and Antonyms

fûrtĭv
Evasive
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. sneaky
  2. stealthy
  3. sly
  4. shifty
  5. sneaking
  6. secret
  7. surreptitious
  8. catlike
  9. feline
  10. clandestine
  11. covert
  12. slinky
  13. crafty
  14. evasive
  15. sneak
  16. foxy
  17. mystical
  18. elusive
  19. undercover
  20. wily
Characterized by, acting with, or suggesting stealth or a desire to avoid discovery; surreptitious:
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. secret

Words Related to Furtive

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Furtive Sentence Examples

  • The records showed furtive criminal activity.

  • She gave a furtive look at the deserted shops on the opposite side of the road.

  • He watched her furtive glances, waiting for the signal to approach.

  • Presently the boy began to steal furtive glances at the girl.

  • At social gatherings she's always lurking on the edge of the proceedings looking slightly furtive.

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