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- Dictionarydiscreetly/dɪˈskriːtli/
adverb
- 1. in a careful and prudent manner, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment: "he discreetly inquired whether the position was still available"
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DISCREETLY definition: 1. in a way that is careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by…. Learn more.
careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret: The family made discreet enquiries about his background. They are very good assistants, very discreet - they wouldn't go talking to the press. Opposite. indiscreet. Compare. circumspect formal. Note: Do not confuse with discrete.
: having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : prudent. especially : capable of preserving prudent silence. 2. : unpretentious, modest. the warmth and discreet elegance of a civilized home Joseph Wechsberg. 3. : unobtrusive, unnoticeable. followed at a discreet distance. discreetly adverb. discreetness noun.
Discreetly definition: in a way that is careful about something of a personal or delicate nature; circumspectly. See examples of DISCREETLY used in a sentence.
Definition of discreetly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you are discreet, you are polite and careful in what you do or say, because you want to avoid embarrassing or offending someone. They were gossipy and not always discreet. He followed at a discreet distance.
Discreet most commonly means tactful, prudent, or careful to avoid revealing things that may cause embarrassment, such as when communicating sensitive information, as in a discreet message or You can tell her, but be discreet about it.
Discreet describes someone or something that is appropriately quiet, prudent, and restrained. If you are wearing a discreet gray suit, it is unlikely that anyone at that business meeting will notice you.
adverb. in a way that is careful about something of a personal or delicate nature; circumspectly: These protocols allow patients to have private conversations with caregivers in which their questions can be answered discreetly. in a way that is not conspicuous or obvious; unobtrusively:
Possessed of, exercising, or showing prudence and self-restraint in speech and behavior; circumspect: The teacher was discreet in discussing the student's behavior. We followed him but kept a discreet distance. 2. Made, done, or situated so as to attract little notice: made a discreet exit out the back door; lovers seeking a discreet place to meet.
