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discreetly
[ dih-skreet-lee ]
adverb
- in a way that is careful about something of a personal or delicate nature; circumspectly:
These protocols allow patients to have private conversations with caregivers in which their questions can be answered discreetly.
- in a way that is not conspicuous or obvious; unobtrusively:
The building is historic, as explained on the understated bronze plaque displayed discreetly in the entryway.
Other Word Forms
- ··徱·· adverb
- ܲ·-徱·· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of discreetly1
Example Sentences
Some In-N-Out customers were discreetly using a hack to get a discount on one of the chain’s secret menu items, known as the “Flying Dutchman.”
Jane, anxious to see that her sister’s awkward matter is discreetly handled, agrees to go too.
Every few minutes she puffs discreetly from a vape pen when the server is out of sight; her phone lies screen down on the table, though she’s hardly vanquished the temptation to check her notifications.
The Ask for Angela scheme allows people who feel unsafe in bars or clubs to discreetly seek help.
Police in the city are also encouraging people to be aware of an initiative launched in 2022 for people feeling unsafe when out socialising to discreetly signal they need help.
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