furtively
pronunciation
How to pronounce furtively in British English:
UK ['fɜ:tɪvlɪ]
How to pronounce furtively in American English:
US [ˈfətɪvlɪ]
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- Adverb:
- in a furtive manner
Word Origin
- furtively (adv.)
- late 15c.; from furtive + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. She glanced furtively at the photo in his wallet .
- 2. Then furtively the percussion-cap box came out .
- 3. He left furtively in the middle of the night .
- 4. And they introduced the allure of constant communication , much of it done furtively under a boardroom or dining room table .
- 5. She looked furtively at harold as he approached .