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Discreetly vs Thoughtful - What's the difference?

discreetly | thoughtful |

As an adverb discreetly

is acting in a discreet manner; one that respects privacy or secrecy; quietly; diplomatically.

As an adjective thoughtful is

demonstrating thought or careful consideration.

discreetly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • Acting in a discreet manner; one that respects privacy or secrecy; quietly; diplomatically.
  • Inconspicuously.
  • thoughtful

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.
  • *{{quote-book, year=1959, author=(Georgette Heyer), title=(The Unknown Ajax), chapter=1
  • , passage=But Richmond, his grandfather's darling, after one thoughtful glance cast under his lashes at that uncompromising countenance appeared to lose himself in his own reflections.}}
  • Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.
  • Antonyms

    * thoughtless

    Derived terms

    * thoughtfully * thoughtfulness