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Discreetly Definition & Meaning

discreetly
adverb
  1. with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint; "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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Frequently asked questions

What does discreetly mean?
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint; "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"
What part of speech is discreetly?
Discreetly is an adverb.

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