The surreptitious meeting took place in a dimly lit café, away from prying eyes.
synonyms
secretclandestinecovert
word origin — from Latin 'surreptitius' meaning 'taken secretly or by theft', from 'surripere' meaning 'to seize or take away secretly'
surreptitious, extraneous, debilitated, intricate, psychic: meanings and examples
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surreptitious · adjective/ˌsɝːəpˈtɪʃəs/
kept secret, especially because illicit
The surreptitious meeting took place in a dimly lit café, away from prying eyes.
Synonyms: secret, clandestine, covert
Origin: from Latin 'surreptitius' meaning 'taken secretly or by theft', from 'surripere' meaning 'to seize or take away secretly'
extraneous · adjective/ɛkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/
not essential or relevant
The report was filled with extraneous details that detracted from the main argument.
Synonyms: irrelevant, unrelated, superfluous
Origin: from the Latin 'extraneus,' meaning 'outside, external'
debilitated · adjective/dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪtɪd/
in a very weakened and infirm state
After a long battle with illness, she was left in a debilitated state, unable to perform even the simplest tasks.
Synonyms: weakened, incapacitated, feeble
Origin: from Latin 'debilitare', meaning 'to weaken', from 'de-' (down) + 'bilis' (weak)
intricate · adjective/ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/
having many complex and interrelated parts
The intricate design of the ancient tapestry revealed a story rich with symbolism and detail.
Synonyms: complex, complicated, elaborate
Origin: from Latin 'intricatus', meaning 'entangled, confused, perplexed'
psychic · adjective/ˈsaɪkɪk/
relating to the soul or mind or having abilities to perceive information beyond normal sensory contact
She sought the advice of a psychic medium to gain insight into her past lives.
Synonyms: metaphysical, intuitive, extrasensory
Origin: from the Greek word 'psyche' meaning 'soul' or 'mind'