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Stolen; obtained or characterized by stealth; sly; secret; stealthy; as, a furtive look.

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  1. a. Stolen; obtained or characterized by stealth; sly; secret; stealthy; as, a furtive look.
  2. adj. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
  3. adj. secret and sly or sordid
  4. Stolen; obtained or characterized by stealth; sly; secret; stealthy; as, a furtive look. Prior. A hasty and furtive ceremony. Hallam.
  5. Stolen; obtained or characterized by stealth; sly; secret;stealthy; as, a furtive look. Prior.A hasty and furtive ceremony. Hallam.
  6. j:100 s. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed