furtive, sneak, sneaky, stealthy, surreptitious
(adjective) marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed; “a furtive manner”; “a sneak attack”; “stealthy footsteps”; “a surreptitious glance at his watch”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
stealthy (comparative stealthier, superlative stealthiest)
Characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy.
• sneaking
• undercover
• concealed
• See also covert
• Hayslett
Source: Wiktionary
Stealth"y, a. [Compar. Stealthier; superl. Stealthiest.]
Definition: Done by stealth; accomplished clandestinely; unperceived; secret; furtive; sly. [Withered murder] with his stealthy pace, . . . Moves like a ghost. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
27 November 2024
(adjective) causing or able to cause nausea; “a nauseating smell”; “nauseous offal”; “a sickening stench”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
