discreetly-handled
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/dɪˈskritli ˈhændəld/
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/dɪˈskriːtli ˈhændld/
carefully managed
Etymology
'discreetly-handled' originates from the combination of 'discreetly' and 'handled', where 'discreetly' comes from Latin 'discretus' meaning 'separated' and 'handled' from Old English 'handlian' meaning 'to touch or manage'.
'discreetly' evolved from the Latin 'discretus' through Old French 'discret', and 'handled' from Old English 'handlian', eventually forming the modern English term 'discreetly-handled'.
Initially, 'discreetly' meant 'separated or distinct', but over time it evolved to mean 'careful or prudent', and 'handled' retained its meaning of 'managed or dealt with'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or dealt with in a careful and prudent manner to avoid attracting attention or causing offense.
The situation was discreetly-handled to prevent any public outcry.
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Last updated: 2025/04/06 20:33