DISCREETLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does discreetly mean? • DISCREETLY (adverb)
The adverb DISCREETLY has 1 sense:
1. with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
Familiarity information: DISCREETLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• DISCREETLY (adverb)
Meaning:
With discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
Context example:
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
Antonym:
indiscreetly (without discretion or wisdom or self-restraint)
Pertainym:
discreet (marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint)
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