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surreptitious in German

surreptitious in German is erschlichen, heimlich, verstohlen — surreptitious means done secretly and quietly so that other people do not notice.

surreptitious in German

erschlichen
adj
Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).
heimlich
adj
Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).
verstohlen
adj
Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).
betrügerisch
adj
Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).
verdeckt
adj
Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).

What does "surreptitious" mean?

  1. adj Done secretly and quietly so that other people do not notice.
    "He read the letter aloud. Sophia listened with the studied air of one for whom, even in these days, a title possessed some surreptitious allurement."
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surreptitious in a sentence

  • He read the letter aloud. Sophia listened with the studied air of one for whom, even in these days, a title possessed some surreptitious allurement.

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What is "surreptitious" in German?
"surreptitious" in German is erschlichen, heimlich, verstohlen. surreptitious means: Done secretly and quietly so that other people do not notice.
Are there other ways to say "surreptitious" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "surreptitious": erschlichen, heimlich, verstohlen, betrügerisch, verdeckt.
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