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adv
Acting in a discreet manner; acting in a way that respects privacy or secrecy; quietly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: prudently, circumspectly, tactfully, cautiously, delicately
Antonyms: indiscreetly, bluntly, openly, tactlessly
adv
Inconspicuously.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adverb
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: indiscreetly
History
Etymology tree English discreet Middle English -ly English -ly English discreetly From discreet + -ly.
Across languages
16 source translations are retained for this English entry.
