Definition of surreptitiously in English:
surreptitiously
adverbˌsʌrəpˈtɪʃəsliˌsərəpˈtɪʃəsli
In a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.
Mary surreptitiously slipped from the room
surreptitiously recorded conversations
Example sentencesExamples
- Many programs that surreptitiously access the internet go undetected by users.
- Blinds and windows can be surreptitiously opened.
- By the time our desserts arrive, people are glancing surreptitiously at their watches.
- She surreptitiously sneaks a bite of food.
- They surreptitiously give aid to the family.
Definition of surreptitiously in US English:
surreptitiously
adverbˌsərəpˈtiSHəslēˌsərəpˈtɪʃəsli
In a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.
Mary surreptitiously slipped from the room
surreptitiously recorded conversations
Example sentencesExamples
- Blinds and windows can be surreptitiously opened.
- Many programs that surreptitiously access the internet go undetected by users.
- By the time our desserts arrive, people are glancing surreptitiously at their watches.
- She surreptitiously sneaks a bite of food.
- They surreptitiously give aid to the family.