SURREPTITIOUS


Meaning of SURREPTITIOUS in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ˌ s ə r- ə p- ' ti-sh ə s, ˌ s ə -r ə p-, s ə - ˌ rep-

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin surrepticius, from surreptus, past participle of surripere to snatch secretly, from sub- + rapere to seize ― more at RAPID

Date: 15th century

1 : done, made, or acquired by stealth : CLANDESTINE

2 : acting or doing something clandestinely : STEALTHY <a surreptitious glance>

synonyms see SECRET

– sur · rep · ti · tious · ly adverb

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.