Sentences

surreptitious in a sentence

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Definition

'Surreptitious' refers to actions done in a secretive or stealthy manner, often to avoid notice or attention.

Sample Sentences

  1. Her surreptitious glances at the clock revealed her impatience.
  2. The surreptitious exchange of notes in class did not go unnoticed by the teacher.
  3. He made a surreptitious effort to hide his excitement when he received the good news.
  4. The detective uncovering the surreptitious dealings of the company was a turning point in the investigation.
  5. They organized a surreptitious meeting to discuss their plans away from prying eyes.

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