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Meaning of discreetly in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /dəˈskritli/

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  1. Adverb

    discreetly

    Definitions

    1. with discretion

    Examples

    • « 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 »

    Antonyms

    • indiscreetly

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