furtive
adjectiveHow many syllables in furtive?
There are 2 syllables in the word furtive.How to pronounce furtive:
Definition of furtive:
- furtive (adjective):
- sly, cautious, and secretive
- done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed surreptitious
- marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed.
Synonyms for furtive:
artful
behind someone's back
cheating
clandestine
cloaked
close
conspiratorial
covert
crafty
crooked
cunning
dark
deceptive
hidden
secret
secretive
shady
shifty
skulking
slick
slinking
slippery
sly
sneak
sneaking
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Antonyms for furtive:
above board
above-board
aboveboard
apparent
artless
as clear as day
as plain as a pikestaff
audacious
authorised
authorized
avowed
bald
barefaced
behaved
blatant
blunt
bold
brazen
by the book
candid
certain
chatty
clear
clear-cut
coarse
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Syllable Fun Fact
The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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