Discreetly - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|dɪˈskriːtlɪ|
Brit.
|dɪˈskriːtlɪ|
adverb
- 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
Extra examples
Ellen remained discreetly silent.
...he was very discreet, only saying what was necessary...
...with a discreet gesture, she signalled to her husband that she was ready to leave the party...
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
...the lady discreetly whispered that she would be ready after a moment in the cloakroom...
...does not allow her young daughter to watch any films in which lovemaking is shown, however discreetly...
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