adj satadj.allmarked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observedSynset:furtive sneak sneaky stealthy
Examples:- a furtive manner
- a sneak attack
- stealthy footsteps
- a surreptitious glance at his watch
Antonyms:unconcealed
Derivationally Related Form:stealthsneakinessstealthinesssneakfurtiveness
Inherited Hypernyms:furtive
Similar to:concealed
adj satadj.allconducted with or marked by hidden aims or methodsSynset:clandestine cloak-and-dagger hole-and-corner hugger-mugger hush-hush secret undercover underground
Examples:- clandestine intelligence operations
- cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines
- hole-and-corner intrigue
- secret missions
- a secret agent
- secret sales of arms
- surreptitious mobilization of troops
- an undercover investigation
- underground resistance
Antonyms:overt
Derivationally Related Form:underground
Inherited Hypernyms:clandestine
Similar to:covert