Furtively: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
furtively
[ หfษrtษชvli ]
used to describe an action
Done in a way that is intended to escape notice; stealthily or surreptitiously.
Synonyms
covertly, secretly, stealthily, surreptitiously
Examples of usage
- He glanced furtively over his shoulder.
- She moved furtively through the dark alley.
- The spy operated furtively to gather information.
used to describe an action
In a manner that suggests guilt or nervousness.
Synonyms
guiltily, nervously, suspiciously
Examples of usage
- He answered furtively, avoiding eye contact.
- She furtively checked her phone during the meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "furtively" in other languages:
๐ต๐น furtivamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคชเคเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช heimlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan diam-diam
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐัะผะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ukradkiem
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใใ
๐ซ๐ท furtivement
๐ช๐ธ furtivamente
๐น๐ท gizlice
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชฐ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎูุณุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ potajรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ potajomky
๐จ๐ณ ๅทๅทๅฐ (tลutลu de)
๐ธ๐ฎ skrivaj
๐ฎ๐ธ leynilega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััััะฝ ัาฏัะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gizlicษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ furtivamente
Word origin
The adverb 'furtively' comes from the word 'furtive', which is derived from the Latin 'furtivus', meaning 'stolen' or 'surreptitious'. It first appeared in English in the mid-17th century. The notion of secrecy and stealth is inherent in the word, reflecting actions or behaviors that are done in a concealed or sneaky manner.
See also: furtive, furtiveness.