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surreptitious
01
doing something secretly in an attempt to avoid notice
02
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
surreptitious
adj
surreptitiously
adv
surreptitiously
adv
Example
The thief made a surreptitious escape through the back alley after the heist.
She took a surreptitious photo of the document while the manager wasn’t looking.
He cast a surreptitious glance at his watch during the long meeting to check the time.
The spy made a surreptitious entry into the building to avoid attracting attention.
The children exchanged surreptitious smiles, knowing they were up to mischief.
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