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 surreptitious surreptitious /ˌsɝːəpˈtɪʃəs/

adjective

  1. Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods  ( cloak-and-dagger , hole-and-corner , hugger-mugger , clandestine , hush-hush , secret , surreptitious , undercover , underground )
    conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
     Clandestine intelligence operations
    clandestine intelligence operations
     Cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines
    cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines
     Hole-and-corner intrigue
    hole-and-corner intrigue
     Secret missions
    secret missions
     A secret agent
    a secret agent
     Secret sales of arms
    secret sales of arms
     Surreptitious mobilization of troops
    surreptitious mobilization of troops
     An undercover investigation
    an undercover investigation
     Underground resistance
    underground resistance
  2. Marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed  ( sneak , sneaky , surreptitious , furtive , stealthy )
    marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
     A furtive manner
    a furtive manner
     A sneak attack
    a sneak attack
     Stealthy footsteps
    stealthy footsteps
     A surreptitious glance at his watch
    a surreptitious glance at his watch