DISCREETLY Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

discreetly

adverb

Definition of discreetly

as in prudently

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Recent Examples of discreetly Like many confident houses, Coppins speaks its own language discreetly. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026 Daniela Simunovic took on the role on May 31 after the administration discreetly fired Marta Segura, the first person to hold the position. — Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026 The tobacco-free product, which can be discreetly placed under the lip, has become the latest trend among teenagers and young adults. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026 The study will examine whether the system could allow survivors to discreetly communicate with law enforcement using pre-established codes or phrases when making a phone call is not safe. — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 14 July 2026 Advertisement Mullin, who replaced Kristi Noem at the helm of DHS in March, had pledged to run operations more discreetly than his predecessor had. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 13 July 2026 The husband-and-wife owners discreetly deliver coffee and breakfast each morning, then light each site’s campfire and tiki torches in the evening. — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026 Their startup is developing a chemical sensor embedded in jewelry that can discreetly detect date rape drugs in drinks. — Lucy Glynn, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 Roberts then discreetly got Lunden a guest spot on the show's schedule. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreetly

Adverb

Faced with rising costs and declining revenues, the North County Transit District is prudently reducing expenses by freezing open positions.

— U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
The war’s real-time developments affect the ability of every Fortune Global 500 executive to forecast accurately and lead prudently.

— Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 June 2026

Definition of prudently

Adverb

Expansion opens white space faster than any single player can fill, and wider than any one would sensibly try to cover.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
William Saliba — France/Arsenal (position unchanged) Gave up almost nothing to his Arsenal team-mate Gyokeres as France nonchalantly dismissed Sweden, dominating in the air and on the floor while distributing the ball sensibly.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of sensibly

Adverb

This approach fosters an organization that can wisely determine what deserves to endure, building a living system capable of asking and answering future questions, rather than merely remembering past answers.

— Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Lamborghini Japan has subtly reimagined the look of the Revuelto, but has wisely decided to leave its powertrain alone.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

Definition of wisely

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As with many double albums (ahem, GN’R’s Use Your Illusions), Load and ReLoad have the songs between them to make up a single four-and-a-half-star album, had Metallica judiciously whittled down the track list and immersed themselves in their newfound other-ness.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2026
Water of the Ogallala needs to be used more judiciously.

— Allen Best, Denver Post, 14 June 2026

Definition of judiciously

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By then, von Stroheim had offered his services to the French army, which thanked him politely but declined.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
Sight and sound are the two senses that dominate any media-watching experience, and bad audio is enough to make your guests cringe and politely decline your next watch-party invitation.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026

Definition of politely

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The French Cour d’appel de Versailles determined that a child could claim against assets located in France even though the decedent had validly designated the succession laws of a foreign country that did not recognize forced heirship.

— Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Each branch of government derives its authority from the trust placed in it by the People, and Congress has validly determined that this Act helps to maintain that trust by shining some light on the activities of the President and his aides.

— Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 20 May 2026

Definition of validly

Adverb

Indeed, the Vienna rode quite well thanks to its larger wheels, fairly wide tires, and neutral geometry.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
This process is intended to give you the opportunity to provide further information so that your circumstances can be reviewed fully and fairly.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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