Advertisement

View definitions for discreetly

discreetly

adverb as in advisedly

adverb as in wisely

Advertisement

Discover More

Example Sentences

The traffic agent was kind enough to direct Sarah discreetly to a closed-off street running behind the arena.

Throughout the late 1960s and 1970s, many old Nazis managed discreetly to trickle back to what they regarded as the Fatherland.

The novel also has a second gay character, in the form many are familiar with—the wise, kind, but discreetly gay uncle.

Still, Samore added that on two occasions the Russians had discreetly warned Assad about using the weapons.

Meanwhile, behind the scenes, Kerry labors discreetly and stubbornly, this week displaying nerves of steel.

She sat in a distant corner of the formal room discreetly lit by a shaded lamp.

At Grosbeeren and Dennewitz, where his divisional officers fought and won, the Prince kept discreetly in the rear.

Mr. Hancock, discreetly holding his peace, attended to his many thriving and very profitable business ventures.

Jessie crept away and hid herself discreetly behind one of the big palms in the hall.

Wong had been doing some work on the fence, but had discreetly vanished when Lowell came in sight.

Synonym of the day

Which one is a synonym for hostile?Get the answer

Start each day with the Synonym of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

On this page you'll find 88 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to discreetly, such as: deliberately, intentionally, carefully, cautiously, consciously, and prudently.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement