Adjective
clandestine
IPA /klænˈdestɪn/
Kept secret or done secretly, especially to avoid being discovered.
See example sentence: clandestine
In the novel, the neighbours arrange a clandestine meeting after dark.
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Adjective
furtive
IPA /ˈfɜːtɪv/
Done quietly or secretly because someone does not want other people to notice what they are doing.
See example sentence: furtive
He took a furtive glance at the hidden birthday presents.
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