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Comparative
more surreptitious
Superlative
most surreptitious
1
doing something secretly in an attempt to avoid notice
- The cat gave a surreptitious prowl around the kitchen.
- He moved with surreptitious steps, hoping not to wake anyone.
- Her surreptitious glances at the clock showed she was eager to leave.
- The child's surreptitious nibbling of cookies went unnoticed.
- His surreptitious behavior made everyone curious about his intentions.
2
done, made, or obtained in a secretive way, especially to avoid notice or disapproval
- They had a surreptitious meeting in the back room of the café.
- He took a surreptitious photo of the document.
- The spy passed the message in a surreptitious manner.
- She made a surreptitious attempt to hide the letter.
- Their surreptitious negotiations eventually led to a deal.