discreetly

• Наречие, означающее «осторожно и осмотрительно, особенно чтобы избежать внимания или неловкости» или «с тактом». Описывает действия, совершаемые намеренно незаметно, тонко или с уважением к частной жизни.

An adverb meaning "in a careful and prudent manner, especially to avoid attention or embarrassment" or "with discretion." It describes actions done in a way that is intentionally unobtrusive, subtle, or respectful of privacy.

1. In a careful and prudent mannerB2formal

   Acting with caution and good judgment to avoid causing offense or drawing attention.

   Осторожно

   • She discreetly asked the waiter for the bill.
   • He discreetly avoided the topic during the meeting.
   • They discreetly left the party before the argument started.

   Synonymscarefullycautiouslycircumspectlydiplomaticallyjudiciouslyprudentlysensitivelytactfullyunobtrusively

   Antonymscarelesslyimpulsivelyindiscreetlyrashly

2. In a way that is not obviousB2formal

   Doing something in a subtle or unobtrusive manner to maintain privacy or secrecy.

   Незаметно

   • The detective discreetly followed the suspect.
   • She discreetly slipped the note into his pocket.
   • He discreetly checked his phone under the table.

   Synonymscovertlyfurtivelyinconspicuouslysecretlysubtlysurreptitiouslyunobtrusively

   Antonymsblatantlyconspicuouslyobviouslyopenlyovertly