What does it mean and can you write me a sentence using it??
2007-01-11 15:14:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Definition: Secretive
He cast a furtive glance my way. I understood his intent and sprung to action.
2007-01-11 15:19:02 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Malaprop 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
furtive \FUR-tiv\, adjective:
1. Done by stealth; surreptitious; secret; as, a furtive look.
2. Expressive of stealth; sly; shifty; sneaky.
3. Stolen; obtained by stealth.
4. Given to stealing; thievish; pilfering.
Why did he keep looking around at all the other tables like that? It made him seem furtive, as if he didn't belong here, as if he were an intruder in so fine a place as this.
-- Mary McGarry Morris, Fiona Range
2007-01-11 15:18:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
fur·tive /ˈfɜrtɪv/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[fur-tiv] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective
1.taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret: a furtive glance.
2.sly; shifty: a furtive manner.
fur·tive Listen: [ fûrtv ]
adj.
1. Characterized by stealth; surreptitious.
2. Expressive of hidden motives or purposes; shifty. See Synonyms at secret.
'HE HAS A FURTIVE LOOK IN HIS EYES'
2007-01-11 15:18:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
–adjective 1. taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret: a furtive glance.
2. sly; shifty: a furtive manner.
The furtive pickpocket took my wallet without me noticing.
2007-01-11 16:04:37 · answer #4 · answered by littleadagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fur·tive Pronunciation [fur-tiv]
–adjective
1.taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret: a furtive glance.
2.sly; shifty: a furtive manner.
This is the definition of furtive.
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2007-01-11 15:18:34 · answer #5 · answered by thebe_gl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you know how to use a dictionary? You could even furtively check a dictionary when no one is looking if you are afraid that it will make you look geeky.
2007-01-11 15:18:01 · answer #6 · answered by crazyophelia17 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means sly or sneaky.
He crept around the house in a furtive manner.
(Next time, look it up in the dictionary...don't have other people do your work for you!!)
2007-01-11 15:19:51 · answer #7 · answered by 60s Chick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
would be furtive if rains tomorrow even though the TV report shows something different.
2007-01-11 15:23:20 · answer #8 · answered by Erwin G 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋