furtive
/ˈfɜːtɪv/adj
High School
1
Of a thing: done with evasive or guilty secrecy.
2
Of a thing: that has been acquired by theft; stolen; also (generally) taken stealthily.
3
Of a person or an animal: sly, stealthy.
4
Of a person, etc.: inclined to steal; pilfering, thieving.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing