Meaning & use
furtively
In a secretive, cautious way intended to avoid being seen or noticed.
See it in a sentence
The cat crept furtively along the fence, stalking a bird in the yard.
He glanced furtively at his phone during the meeting, hoping no one noticed.
A note on using this word
Furtively suggests guilt or a wish to hide an action, unlike neutral words such as 'quietly'.
Words with a similar meaning
stealthilysecretively
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Words with an opposite meaning
openly
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