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discreetly Definition


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discreet
adj
    1. Careful to prevent suspicion or embarrassment, especially by keeping a secret.
      Thesaurus: cautious, prudent, sensible, wary, careful; diplomatic, tactful, circumspect, politic, guarded, reserved; Antonym: careless; tactless.
    2. Avoiding notice; inconspicuous.
Derivative: discreetly
adverb
    Derivative: discreetness
    noun
    Etymology: 14c: from Latin discretus.

    Info:
      These words are sometimes confused with each other.


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