discreetly

Meaning

In a way that is careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.

Examples

• He discreetly avoided mentioning the sensitive topic during the family dinner.
• The detective discreetly observed the suspect from across the street, blending into the crowd.

Pronunciation: /dɪˈskriːtli/

Synonyms of discreetly

Words with a similar meaning to discreetly:

• carefully
• cautiously
• secretly
• circumspectly
• tactfully

Antonyms of discreetly

Words with the opposite meaning to discreetly:

• openly
• conspicuously
• indiscreetly