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furtively
[/ˈfɜːr.tɪ.vli/]
adverb
furtivamente
1.
in a sneaky or stealthy manner; done secretly or surreptitiously to avoid being noticed
He furtively glanced around the room before leaving.
Ele lançou um olhar furtivo ao redor da sala antes de sair.
2.
in a way that shows awareness of guilt or wrongdoing
She furtively pocketed the letter when her husband entered.
Ela colocou a carta furtivamente no bolso quando seu marido entrou.
NYC Slang
on the sly
Synonyms
stealthily
secretly
surreptitiously
covertly
sneakily
clandestinely
Antonyms
openly
publicly
transparently
frankly
overtly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
furtivamente
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
furtivamente
common in colloquial speech
São Paulo
furtivamente
standard formal and informal usage
Portugal
furtivamente
standard Portuguese usage; may also use 'às escondidas' colloquially
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the sly
under the radar
sneaking around
às escondidas (Portuguese idiom)
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