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Dis·creet·ly
/dəˈskrētlē/
adverb
1.
in a careful and prudent manner, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment:
"he discreetly inquired whether the position was still available"
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in an intentionally unobtrusive manner:
"she coughed discreetly"
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