Get to know Furtively better with 8 real example sentences, the meaning.
Furtively meaning
In a furtive manner.
Synonyms of Furtively
Using Furtively
- The main meaning on this page is: In a furtive manner.
- Useful related words include: on the sly.
Context around Furtively
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.4 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 5 middle, 1 end
- Sentence types: 8 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Furtively
- In this selection, "furtively" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, message, belle, scurrying, loaded, releases and stared stand out and add context to how "furtively" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include arms were furtively loaded onto and as he furtively hid letters. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "furtively" sits close to words such as aaaaa, aaba and aafc, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with furtively
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
A small brown rodent, scurrying furtively this way and that. (10 words)
I furtively stared at other passengers to watch their expression. (10 words)
Teams — and causes — they’ll furtively yet obviously support and oppose, respectfully, in order to promote their agendas. (18 words)
Recently, viewers have seen Aidan behave out of character as he furtively hid letters, broke down in tears at hospital and reacted in a lukewarm way to Carla handing over her share of the factory. (35 words)
He asserted that, based on US intelligence reports, ammunition and/or arms were furtively loaded onto a Russian cargo vessel, the "Lady R", at South Africa's naval base in Simon's Town. (33 words)
Sure enough, lunch was a special delight, free as I was from that familiar buzzing in my pocket and the constant urge to check my latest message furtively under the table. (31 words)
Example sentences (8)
He asserted that, based on US intelligence reports, ammunition and/or arms were furtively loaded onto a Russian cargo vessel, the "Lady R", at South Africa's naval base in Simon's Town.
Sure enough, lunch was a special delight, free as I was from that familiar buzzing in my pocket and the constant urge to check my latest message furtively under the table.
The kind-hearted Belle furtively releases the would-be thief, and Gold punishes her by forcing her to hunt Robin down with him.
A small brown rodent, scurrying furtively this way and that.
I furtively stared at other passengers to watch their expression.
The signs of life are a few stray cats and dogs and a handful of families furtively piling their belongings into vehicles as they evacuate their homes.
Teams — and causes — they’ll furtively yet obviously support and oppose, respectfully, in order to promote their agendas.
Recently, viewers have seen Aidan behave out of character as he furtively hid letters, broke down in tears at hospital and reacted in a lukewarm way to Carla handing over her share of the factory.