discreetly
Discreetly (adv) means In a careful, tactful way that avoids drawing attention. Example: “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.
Word forms
more discreetly comparative, most discreetly superlative
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She _____ slipped out of the meeting to take the call.
Rhymes for discreetly
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What does “discreetly” mean?
The word “discreetly” means in a careful, tactful way that avoids drawing attention. In plain terms, quietly and tactfully, without causing a scene.
How do you pronounce “discreetly”?
“Discreetly” is pronounced d-SKREET-lee (/dᵻˈskritli/ in IPA).
How do you use “discreetly” in a sentence?
Here is “discreetly” used in a sentence: “She discreetly slipped out of the meeting to take the call.”
What part of speech is “discreetly”?
“Discreetly” is an adverb.