surreptitiously in a sentence
adv.
Definition
SURREPTITIOUSLY: in a secretive or stealthy manner, often to avoid detection.
Sample Sentences
- She surreptitiously slid the letter into his backpack when no one was looking.
- The cat purred as it surreptitiously crept closer to the unsuspecting mouse.
- He surreptitiously glanced at his watch during the long meeting, anxious for it to end.
- They exchanged surreptitious smiles across the crowded room, aware of their secret connection.
- She surreptitiously took notes during the lecture, hoping to catch up on what she missed.
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