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furtif — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • furtive adj Done secretly or slyly, often to avoid detection.
  • sneaky adjective Acting in a secretive, underhanded, or dishonest way.
  • stealthy adj Done in a quiet, secretive way to avoid being noticed.
  • surreptitious adj Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).

Senses

furtif is used for these senses in English:

  • furtive Of a person or an animal: sly, stealthy.
  • sneaky Elusive; difficult to capture or observe due to constantly outwitting the adversaries.
  • stealthy Characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy.
  • surreptitious Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).

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