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English
Etymology
From discreet + -ly.
Pronunciation
Adverb
discreetly (comparative more discreetly, superlative most discreetly)
- Acting in a discreet manner; acting in a way that respects privacy or secrecy; quietly
1978, Richard Nixon, RN: the Memoirs of Richard Nixon, Grosset & Dunlap, →ISBN, page 563:Mao was animated and following every nuance of the conversation, but I could see that he was also becoming very tired. Chou had been discreetly glancing at his watch with increasing frequency, so I decided that I should try to bring the session to a close.
- inconspicuously
Translations
Acting in a discreet manner
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