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- [fur-tiv]
- /ˈfɜr tɪv/
- /ˈfɜː.tɪv/
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- [fur-tiv]
- /ˈfɜr tɪv/
Definitions of furtively word
- adjective furtively taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret: a furtive glance. 1
- adjective furtively sly; shifty: a furtive manner. 1
- noun furtively In a furtive manner. 1
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Origin of furtively
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
1480-90; < Latin furtīvus, equivalent to furt(um) theft (compare fūr thief) + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Furtively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
furtively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for furtively
adv furtively
- surreptitiously — obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine: a surreptitious glance.
- secretly — done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations.
- clandestinely — characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment, especially for purposes of subversion or deception; private or surreptitious: Their clandestine meetings went undiscovered for two years.
- hush-hush — highly secret or confidential: a hush-hush political investigation.
- privately — belonging to some particular person: private property.
adverb furtively
- sneakily — like or suggestive of a sneak; furtive; deceitful.
- secretively — having or showing a disposition to secrecy; reticent: He seems secretive about his new job.
- cleverly — mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.
- foxily — In a foxy manner.
- clandestine — Something that is clandestine is hidden or kept secret, often because it is illegal.
Antonyms for furtively
adv furtively
- frankly — In an open, honest, and direct manner.
- openly — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- publicly — by the state
- candidly — frank; outspoken; open and sincere: a candid critic.
- honestly — in an honest manner.
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