诡秘 (guǐ mì) — surreptitious, secretive, furtive

Definition

Formal written adjective for behavior, looks, or movements that feel eerie and hidden, as if concealing something. Carries a stronger sense of mystery than plain 秘密 ('secret').

adjective

surreptitioussecretivefurtive

Examples

诡秘，。
Tā de xíng wéi hěn guǐ mì, ràng rén huái yí.
His behavior is very secretive, making people suspicious.
诡秘。
Nà ge guǐ mì de shēn yǐng zài hēi àn zhōng yì shǎn ér guò.
That furtive figure flashed by in the darkness.
诡秘，。
Tā guǐ mì dì xiào le xiào, méi yǒu huí dá.
She smiled furtively and didn't answer.

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