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Surreptitious

Adjective

1. Done, made, or acquired by stealth; clandestine or secret.

Example sentence: The spies exchanged surreptitious glances as they passed each other in the crowded marketplace.

2. Acting in a stealthy or furtive manner, often with the intention to avoid being noticed.

Example sentence: She surreptitiously slipped the note under his door, hoping he would find it without suspicion.

Noun

1. (Rare usage) Someone or something that is characterized by being sneaky or secretive.

Example sentence: The detective caught the surreptitious red-handed thief, ending his stealing spree.

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