FURTIVELY

furtively, on the sly

(adverb) in a furtive manner; “the soldiers were furtively crawling through the night”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

furtively (comparative more furtively, superlative most furtively)

In a furtive manner.

Synonyms

• secretively

• surreptitiously

Source: Wiktionary


Fur"tive*ly, adv.

Definition: Stealthily by theft. Lover.

FURTIVE

Fur"tive, a. Etym: [L. furtivus, fr. furtum theft, fr. fur thief, akin to ferre to bear: cf. F. furtif. See Fertile.]

Definition: Stolen; obtained or characterized by stealth; sly; secret; stealthy; as, a furtive look. Prior. A hasty and furtive ceremony. Hallam.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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3 May 2025

DESIRABLE

(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”


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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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