Furtively definition

Furtively is defined as something done quietly or secretly in a manner intended not to attract attention.

When you try to enter quietly so no one sees you or hears you, this is an example of a time when you enter furtively.

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In a furtive manner.
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Origin of furtively

  • From furtive +‎ -ly.

    From Wiktionary

Furtively Sentence Examples

  • Paul looked around furtively.

  • Thence he furtively sailed with Mar to France, a broken man, leaving his army to shift for themselves.

  • Dron was disconcerted, glanced furtively at Alpatych and again lowered his eyes.

  • Her purchaser is the leader of a "college" that proceeds to furtively conduct experiments on Octavian after his birth to determine if he, as an African American, is genetically inferior to white people of European descent.

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