There are two words that sound the same but with different meanings :
DISCREET - private, circumspect, unobtrusive (a discreet affair, being discreet, using discretion)
DISCRETE - differentiated, distinct (discrete frequencies, discrete pitch)
There are two separate words that mean entirely different things.
The spelling discreetly means secretly, privately, or confidentially.
The spelling discretely means separately, or individually, in an unconnected way.
The correct spelling discreetly means privately, secretly, or inconspicuously.
The homophone, sound-alike word, is discretely, meaning separately or distinctly.
The two words mean two different things - "discreetly" means "in a private manner", while discretely means "as a separately counted unit".
The correct spelling is from discreet, spelled discretion (privacy, secrecy).
Secretly
Discretion
(discreet means like secretive, or circumspect)Trying to be discreet, I slipped the note into his locker.Hotels that host celebrities will often be discreet about their guests' actions.A discreet inquiry was made about the boy's family situation at home.
It comes from the verb to be discreet. An indiscretion is something someone did that was not discreet.
The abstract noun form of the adjective 'discreet' is discreetness.A related abstract noun is discretion.
The adjective form of the word "discretion" is "discreet."
undiscreet.
This information is very Discreet. discreet news were leaked.
The homophone for discreet is discrete.
(discreet means like secretive, or circumspect)Trying to be discreet, I slipped the note into his locker.Hotels that host celebrities will often be discreet about their guests' actions.A discreet inquiry was made about the boy's family situation at home.
I really was hoping for a more discreet answer.
DiscReet Records was created in 1973.
DiscReet Records ended in 1979.
Noun forms for the adjective discreet are discreetnessand discretion.
The noun forms of the adjective 'discreet' are discreetness and discretion.
Actress in the always discreet tv advert?
The duration of The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is 1.7 hours.
It comes from the verb to be discreet. An indiscretion is something someone did that was not discreet.
The homophones for "discrete" can include "discreet" and "discreetly."