Sentences

surreptitiously in a sentence

adv.

Definition

SURREPTITIOUSLY: in a secretive or stealthy manner, often to avoid detection.

Sample Sentences

  1. She surreptitiously slid the letter into his backpack when no one was looking.
  2. The cat purred as it surreptitiously crept closer to the unsuspecting mouse.
  3. He surreptitiously glanced at his watch during the long meeting, anxious for it to end.
  4. They exchanged surreptitious smiles across the crowded room, aware of their secret connection.
  5. She surreptitiously took notes during the lecture, hoping to catch up on what she missed.

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