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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 51Թ Forms
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of discreetly1
Example Sentences
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.
No one in the Trump circle today, it seems, will cough discreetly and say, "Mr President, maybe you should consider rowing back on that statement."
She gave birth in a Catholic hospital in Oklahoma, where she was discreetly put in a room on her own.
I thought I had whispered discreetly, but both Domi and the movie star laughed so loudly the whole restaurant turned to look at me.
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