surreptitious

Adjective Satellite

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
- "a surreptitious glance at his watch"
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
- "surreptitious mobilization of troops"

Adj

Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin surrēptīcius (“furtive, clandestine”), from surrēpō (“to creep along”).

Synonyms

clandestine, cloak-and-dagger, furtive, hole-and-corner, hugger-mugger, hush-hush, secret, sneak, sneaky, stealthy, undercover, underground, covert

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