Fur'tive adjective [ Latin furtivus , from furtum theft, from fur thief, akin to ferre to bear: confer French furtif . See Fertile .] Stolen; obtained or characterized by stealth; sly; secret; stealthy; as, a furtive look. Prior. « A hasty and f... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/F/89
sneak(a)adjective marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed; `a furtive manner`; `a sneak attack`; `stealthy footsteps`; `a surreptitious glance at his watch` Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974