susceptible
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(often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of
Antonyms : unsusceptibleExamples :- susceptible to colds
- susceptible of proof
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easily impressed emotionally
surreptitiously
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in a surreptitious manner
Synonyms : sneakilyExamples :- he was watching her surreptitiously as she waited in the hotel lobby
surreptitious
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conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
Synonyms : clandestine, cloak-and-dagger, hole-and-corner, hugger-mugger, hush-hush, secret, undercover, undergroundExamples :- surreptitious mobilization of troops
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marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
Synonyms : furtive, sneak, sneaky, stealthyExamples :- a surreptitious glance at his watch
surly
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inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
Synonyms : uglyExamples :- a surly waiter
superlative
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the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
Synonyms : superlative degreeType Of : adverb, adjectiveExamples :- `fastest' is the superlative of the adjective `fast'
- `least famous' is the superlative degree of the adjective `famous'
- `most surely' is the superlative of the adverb `surely'
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highest in quality
Synonyms : greatest, sterling -
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
Synonyms : acme, elevation, height, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, tiptop, topType Of : degree, stage, level, pointExamples :- so many highest superlatives achieved by man
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an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
Type Of : praise, extolment, kudos, congratulationsExamples :- the critics lavished superlatives on it
supercilious
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expressive of contempt
Synonyms : sneering, snideExamples :- curled his lip in a supercilious smile
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having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
Synonyms : disdainful, haughty, imperious, lordly, overbearing, prideful, sniffy, swaggeringExamples :- his mother eyed my clothes with a supercilious air
suffragist
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an advocate of the extension of voting rights (especially to women)
Type Of : exponent, advocator, proponent, advocate
succinct
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briefly giving the gist of something
Synonyms : compact, compendious, summaryExamples :- succinct comparisons
subversive
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in opposition to a civil authority or government
Synonyms : insurgent, seditious -
a radical supporter of political or social revolution
Synonyms : revolutionary, revolutionist, subverterType Of : radical
subtle
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difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
Synonyms : elusiveExamples :- his whole attitude had undergone a subtle change
- a subtle difference
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working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
Synonyms : insidious, perniciousExamples :- a subtle poison
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able to make fine distinctions
Examples :- a subtle mind