Synonyms for

Surreptitiously

Verb / ˌsɜ:ʌˈptɪʃʌsli: / Another word for surreptitiously — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'surreptitiously' is to do something secretly or stealthily.

Synonyms & similar words

sneakily covertly clandestinely secretly furtively stealthily slyly sneakily privately underhandedly discreetly furtively slyly furtively stealthily sneakily privately underhandedly discreetly furtively slyly

Example sentences

  1. He surreptitiously looked at his phone during class.
  2. She sneaked out of the house surreptitiously to meet her friends.
  3. The cat surreptitiously stole a piece of chicken from the table.
  4. They whispered to each other surreptitiously during the meeting.
  5. He surreptitiously took a picture of the beautiful sunset.

Quotes

  • The best way to keep a secret is to pretend there isn't one. - Margaret Atwood
  • “Stealing, of course, is a crime, and a very impolite thing to do. But like most impolite things, it is excusable under certain circumstances. Stealing is not excusable if, for instance, you are in a museum and you decide that a certain painting would look better in your house, and you simply grab the painting and take it there. But if you were very, very hungry, and you had no way of obtaining money, it would be excusable to grab the painting, take it to your house, and eat it.” - Lemony Snicket
  • “Secrecy is the element of all goodness; even virtue, even beauty is mysterious.” - Thomas Carlyle

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