surreptitiously
adverb/ˌsɜrəpˈtɪʃəsli/
Frequency rank: #17,347 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that is secretive and intended to avoid notice; stealthily.
Example sentence
He surreptitiously slipped the note under the door before anyone could see him.
Synonyms & related words
- secretly
- stealthily
- covertly
- discreetly
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