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Surreptitious (adj) means Done secretly and quietly so that other people do not notice.

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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." — Ben Travers (1921)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin surrēptīcius (“furtive, clandestine”), from surrēpō (“to creep along”).

Synonyms

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secret clandestine furtive sneaky underground undercover stealthy sneak

Antonyms

overt open

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Rhymes for surreptitious

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What is the meaning of surreptitious?

"surreptitious" (adj) means done secretly and quietly so that other people do not notice.

What is another word for surreptitious?

Other words for "surreptitious" include secret, clandestine, furtive, sneaky, underground, undercover.

What is the opposite of surreptitious?

Opposites of "surreptitious" include overt, open.

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