Furtively - definition of furtively by The Free Dictionary Characterized by, acting with, or suggesting stealth or a desire to avoid discovery; surreptitious: "J W from time to time gave her a furtive squeeze of the hand, but they never got to go out alone any more" (John Dos Passos) See Synonyms at secret
Furtively - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com If you do something furtively, you don't want anyone to notice you; you're keeping a low profile Usually, a person acting furtively feels guilty, or knows they're in danger of getting in trouble or being embarrassed