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How to say: discreetly

Spelling: Discreetly Syllables  discreetly
US accent
/dɪskɹˈiːtli/
UK accent
/dɪskɹˈiːtli/
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Definition

Definition — with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint

e.g. “I sent for the sergeant of the platoon both men were in and asked him to try to find out discreetly what lay behind this”

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