adverb

discreetly

discreetly, cautiously, unobtrusively

He discreetly passed the note to her.

He discreetly passed the note to her.

She discreetly left the party early.

She discreetly left the party early.

((verb)) discreetly to do something in a careful and prudent manner She discreetly checked her phone during the meeting.

Synonyms: subtly, cautiously, inconspicuously; Antonyms: openly, obviously, blatantly

From Latin 'discretus' (separated, distinct), implying careful judgment. The '-ly' suffix forms the adverb.

Think of doing something 'discreetly' as doing it 'secretly'. The sound is similar, and the meaning is about not drawing attention.

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