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- DictionaryDis·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"
Discreetly means in a way that is careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret. Learn how to use this adverb with sentences and synonyms.
- English (US)
DISCREETLY meaning: 1. in a way that is careful not to cause...
- Znaczenie Discreetly, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
DISCREETLY definicja: 1. in a way that is careful not to...
- Discreet
careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much...
- English (US)
Discreet means having or showing good judgment or prudence in conduct and speech. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words.
Discreetly means in a way that is careful or unobtrusive about something of a personal or delicate nature. See how to use this adverb in sentences from various sources and learn its origin and synonyms.
Discreetly means in a way that is careful or unobtrusive about something of a personal or delicate nature. See how to use this adverb in sentences from various sources and learn its origin and synonyms.
Discreetly means in a manner that is careful to avoid social embarrassment or distress, esp by keeping confidences secret. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, with synonyms, pronunciation, and translations.
careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret: The family made discreet enquiries about his background. They are very good assistants, very discreet - they wouldn't go talking to the press. Opposite. indiscreet. Compare. circumspect formal. Note: Do not confuse with discrete.
adverb. with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint. “I sent for the sergeant of the platoon both men were in and asked him to try to find out discreetly what lay behind this”. see more.
