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surreptitiously

sur·rep·ti·tious
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sur-uh p-tish-uh s]
    • /ˌsɜr əpˈtɪʃ əs/
    • /ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sur-uh p-tish-uh s]
    • /ˌsɜr əpˈtɪʃ əs/

Definitions of surreptitiously word

  • adjective surreptitiously obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine: a surreptitious glance. 1
  • adjective surreptitiously acting in a stealthy way. 1
  • adjective surreptitiously obtained by subreption; subreptitious. 1
  • adverb surreptitiously secretly, discreetly 1
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Origin of surreptitiously

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin surreptīcius stolen, clandestine, equivalent to surrept(us), past participle of surripere to steal, (sur- sur-2 + rep-, combining form of rapere to snatch, rape1 + -tus past participle suffix) + -īcius -itious

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Parts of speech for Surreptitiously

noun
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for surreptitiously

adv surreptitiously

  • behind one's back — without one's knowledge; secretly or deceitfully
  • behind someone's back — without someone's knowledge or consent
  • clandestinely — characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment, especially for purposes of subversion or deception; private or surreptitious: Their clandestine meetings went undiscovered for two years.
  • covertly — concealed; secret; disguised.
  • furtively — taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret: a furtive glance.

adverb surreptitiously

  • guiltily — having committed an offense, crime, violation, or wrong, especially against moral or penal law; justly subject to a certain accusation or penalty; culpable: The jury found her guilty of murder.
  • mysteriously — full of, characterized by, or involving mystery: a mysterious occurrence.
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