adv
discreetly
d-SKREET-lee
adv
1
In a careful, tactful way that avoids drawing attention.
"She discreetly slipped out of the meeting to take the call."
How to Use Discreetly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishQuietly and tactfully, without causing a scene.
Common pairings
handled discreetly
discreetly ask
Word Forms
more discreetly comparative, most discreetly superlative
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She _____ slipped out of the meeting to take the call.