Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
creeping
verb
/ˈkrēpiŋ/
Definition
Moving slowly and quietly, often in a cautious or stealthy manner.
Examples
- The cat was creeping up on the unsuspecting mouse.
- He felt a creeping sense of dread as he walked through the dark forest.
Meaning
The act of moving gradually or secretly, typically to avoid detection or to approach something slowly.
Synonyms
- slithering
- sneaking
- crawling
- sliding
- tiptoeing
