discreetly

adverb

Definition of discreetlynext
as in prudently

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Recent Examples of discreetly Elevators in each wing allow guests to discreetly scoot to the subterranean spa in their Turkish linen bathrobes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 Her go-to is the Diolsty Vibrating Alarm Wristband, which vibrates discreetly to alert you without disturbing the people around you. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026 An elderly woman sitting next to her, who was discreetly trying to re-anchor a tiny velvet hat amid the cottony swirls of her hair, replied with an ironic smile. — CBS News, 29 Oct. 2026 Following a renovation, the Sunset Boulevard haunt at Chateau Marmont is once again welcoming guests, albeit discreetly. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 Unlike with caffeinated beverages, children and teens may use caffeine pouches more discreetly. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 The numbers point to a problem that is bigger than managing symptoms discreetly. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026 This means Longchamp can invest quietly and discreetly in the brand, think long term, and avoid stock market or private equity pressure to deliver flashy quarterly results. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 The couple reportedly arrived and left discreetly and were among roughly 35,000 spectators at the performance. — Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreetly
  1. prudently
  2. sensibly
  3. wisely
  4. judiciously
  5. politely
  6. validly
  7. fairly
  8. justifiably
Adverb
  • If the utilities commission agrees that the company acted prudently, Edison’s liabilities for the fire would be fully covered by a $21-billion state wildfire fund.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Fiduciaries are bound to act prudently on behalf of their beneficiaries.
    — Andrew Behar, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of prudently
Adverb
  • Each side is usually acting sensibly, based on its own assumptions.
    — Anas Bhairi, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • While Shadab outsmarted England pace with his brilliant batting, Rauf gave him ample support by sensibly not going for expansive shots.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of sensibly
Adverb
  • Women have always worked with money and the principles of saving and spending wisely.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • If this October is any indication, the company has wisely changed its strategy to put more focus on each new product with its own launch.
    — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of wisely
Adverb
  • If pursued judiciously, this emphasis on security will not hinder cooperation between the United States and its allies but rather strengthen it.
    — Sam Mullins, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Amazon is the latest to urge employees to use AI, but to use it judiciously.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of judiciously
Adverb
  • This time, a large group of bicycle neophytes led by a teacher pulled up slowly and politely paused at the crosswalk.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The outcomes suggest that money and its purest embodiments will be forced to slip politely back behind the curtain, to support more relatable public figures.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of politely
Adverb
  • Some of this is also validly driven by zoonotic and emerging diseases and is intended to keep our pets and us safe.
    — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of validly
Adverb
  • Their efforts cannot substitute for laws that protect women from violence or for a justice system that treats them fairly.
    — Tanaz Eshaghian, Time, 10 Nov. 2026
  • With almost all votes counted, Conley led by about 6%, or a fairly modest swing of about 12% from Lawler’s 2024 reelection win.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of fairly
Adverb
  • Critics complained, justifiably, that the 2015 deal did not prevent Iran from supporting proxy groups or limit its ballistic missile program.
    — S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Audiences may justifiably seethe at how Sutskever’s safety-first mindset gets steamrolled by Altman’s slick accelerationism (as happened in real life).
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of justifiably

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