adjective
Uncommon
sneaking
Sneaking (adjective) means Held privately or quietly, without being openly admitted — often used for a feeling or suspicion. Example: “She had a sneaking suspicion he was lying.”
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Held privately or quietly, without being openly admitted — often used for a feeling or suspicion.
"She had a sneaking suspicion he was lying."
"I have a sneaking admiration for how bold he was."
How to use sneaking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA quiet, half-hidden feeling you have but might not say out loud.
Common pairings
a sneaking suspicion
a sneaking feeling
a sneaking admiration
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Word forms
- Plural
- sneakings
- Comparative
- more sneaking
- Superlative
- most sneaking
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What does “sneaking” mean?
The word “sneaking” means held privately or quietly, without being openly admitted — often used for a feeling or suspicion. In plain terms, a quiet, half-hidden feeling you have but might not say out loud.
How do you use “sneaking” in a sentence?
Here is “sneaking” used in a sentence: “She had a sneaking suspicion he was lying.”
What part of speech is “sneaking”?
“Sneaking” is an adjective.
Is “sneaking” a common word?
“Sneaking” is an uncommon word in modern English.
