discreetly

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Adverbial discreetly has 1 sense

discreetly - 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"
Antonyms: indiscreetly
Derived from adjective discreet₁

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Discreetly

Description:

Discreetly is an adverb that describes doing something in a careful, subtle, or unobtrusive manner, respecting privacy or maintaining secrecy. It implies acting in a way that avoids drawing attention or causing disturbance.

Sample sentences:

She discreetly handed him a note during the meeting.
The private investigator observed the suspect discreetly from a distance.
He discreetly hid the valuable artifact behind a bookcase to keep it safe.
The restaurant discreetly caters to high-profile clients who prefer privacy.
The couple whispered discreetly to avoid being overheard.

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