unobtrusively
C2
adv
Freq #97113
Meanings
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1
adv
in an unobtrusive manner
messengers were moving unobtrusively over the jet-black mountain ranges, bearing confidential tidings from sheikhdom to sheikhdom
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2
adv
In an unobtrusive manner; in a manner that is not noticeable or blatant.
He felt not the slightest doubt in his mind that this was the girl who had written him, and, having given an order to the waiter, he started to study her face as unobtrusively as possible.
Etymology
From unobtrusive + -ly or un- + obtrusively.
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