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   furtive

   /ˈfəːtɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive: "they spent a furtive day together"
   • ▪ suggestive of guilty nervousness: "the look in his eyes became furtive"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French furtif, -ive or Latin furtivus, from furtum ‘theft’.

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   • 1. furtiveness noun

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   What does a thief have to be furtive mean?

   • Whichever meaning you choose, the word has an elusive ancestry, which is particularly fitting, since a thief must be furtive to avoid getting caught in the act. secret, covert, stealthy, furtive, clandestine, surreptitious, underhanded mean done without attracting observation. secret implies concealment on any grounds for any motive.

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   Where did furtive come from?

   • Furtive comes from either Latin furtivus or French furtif. The earliest known written uses of furtive are from the early 1600s. When first used in English, furtive meant "done by stealth," and later also came to mean, less commonly, "stolen."

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   How do you describe someone's behaviour as furtive?

   • If you describe someone's behaviour as furtive, you disapprove of them behaving as if they want to keep something secret or hidden. With a furtive glance over her shoulder, she unlocked the door and entered the house. He walked towards the summerhouse, at first furtively, then with more confidence. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What is furtive adjective?

   • Definition of furtive adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary behaving in a way that shows that you want to keep something secret and do not want to be noticed synonym stealthy She cast a furtive glance over her shoulder. He looked sly and furtive. The look in his eyes became furtive.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFURTIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FURTIVE definition: 1. (of people) behaving secretly and often dishonestly, or (of actions) done secretly and often…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     adjective. us / ˈfɝː.t̬ɪv / uk / ˈfɜː.tɪv /. Add to word...

   • Znaczenie Furtive, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     furtive definicja: 1. (of people) behaving secretly and...

   • Furtive: Vietnamese Translation

     FURTIVE translate: ngấm ngầm, trộm. Learn more in the...

   • Furtive in Spanish

     FURTIVE translate: furtivo, furtivo. Learn more in the...

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     FURTIVE translate: （人）偷偷摸摸的；鬼鬼祟祟的；（行动）秘密的. Learn more in the...

   • Furtive: French Translation

     furtive translate: furtif. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Furtive: Czech Translation

     furtive - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...

   • Furtive: German Translation

     furtive translate: verstohlen. Learn more in the Cambridge...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › furtiveFurtive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Aug 12, 2024 · Furtive means done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed, or expressive of stealth, or obtained underhandedly. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of furtive from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › furtiveFurtive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of furtive. adjective. secret and sly or sordid. “ furtive behavior” synonyms: backstair, backstairs. covert. secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed. adjective. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed. “a furtive manner”

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › furtiveFURTIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Furtive means behaving secretly and often dishonestly, or done secretly and often dishonestly. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, and how to use it in sentences with synonyms and translations.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFURTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Furtive means behaving as if you want to keep something secret or hidden. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, with synonyms and related words, and compare British and American English meanings.

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   Furtive means done, taken, or used secretly or by stealth. It comes from Latin furtum, meaning theft. See synonyms, derived forms, and example sentences of furtive.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionfurtive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Furtive means behaving in a way that shows you want to keep something secret and do not want to be noticed. See the pronunciation, synonyms, collocations and usage notes of furtive in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.