Synonyms for surreptitiousness

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : sur-uh p-tish-uh s

Phonetic Transcription : ˌsɜr əpˈtɪʃ əs

Top 10 synonyms for surreptitiousness

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Définition of surreptitiousness

Origin : mid-15c., from Latin surrepticius "stolen, furtive, clandestine," from surreptus, past participle of surripere "seize secretly," from sub "from under" (hence, "secretly") + rapere "to snatch" (see rapid). Related: Surreptitiously.

As in slumberous : adj sedative
As in secrecy : noun concealment
As in clandestineness : noun secrecy
As in chicanery : noun deception, trickery
As in furtiveness : noun stealth
As in secretiveness : noun secrecy
As in secretness : noun secrecy

Example sentences :

There had been in her movement a sort of perfection of surreptitiousness that was animal.
Extract from : « In the Wilderness » by Robert Hichens

And, indeed, the quiet of the streets had a suggestion of surreptitiousness.
Extract from : « The Vultures » by Henry Seton Merriman

Sarrion rode up to the gate and rang a bell, which clanged with a sort of surreptitiousness just within.
Extract from : « The Velvet Glove » by Henry Seton Merriman

I instantly told all to Stanton, who was almost ignorant of Franklin's surreptitiousness.
Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski

Antonyms for surreptitiousness

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