CEFR B2
discreetly
adverb
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.
Synonyms: carefully, cautiously, secretly, circumspectly, tactfully