irreptitious Definition
done or made in a secret, stealthy way; clandestine.
Using irreptitious: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "irreptitious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The spy's irreptitious movements went unnoticed by the guards.
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He made an irreptitious exit from the party.
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The company's irreptitious dealings with the government were exposed by the media.
irreptitious Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: irreptitious in Brief
The term 'irreptitious' [ˌɪrəpˈtɪʃəs] refers to something that is done or made in a secret, stealthy way. It is often used to describe covert or clandestine activities, as in 'The spy's irreptitious movements went unnoticed by the guards.' The word has synonyms like 'furtive' and 'surreptitious,' and antonyms like 'open' and 'public.'
