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- Dictionarydis·creet/dəˈskrēt/
adjective
- 1. careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage: "we made some discreet inquiries" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of DISCREET is having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : prudent; especially : capable of preserving prudent silence. How to use discreet in a sentence.
careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret: The family made discreet enquiries about his background. They are very good assistants, very discreet - they wouldn't go talking to the press. Opposite. indiscreet. Compare. circumspect formal. Note: Do not confuse with discrete.
Discreet most commonly means tactful, prudent, or careful to avoid revealing things that may cause embarrassment, such as when communicating sensitive information, as in a discreet message or You can tell her, but be discreet about it.
Discreet describes someone or something that is appropriately quiet, prudent, and restrained. If you are wearing a discreet gray suit, it is unlikely that anyone at that business meeting will notice you.
careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret: The family made discreet inquiries about his background. They are very good assistants, very discreet - they wouldn't go talking to the press. Opposite. indiscreet. Compare. circumspect formal. Note: Do not confuse with discrete.
If you are discreet, you are polite and careful in what you do or say, because you want to avoid embarrassing or offending someone. They were gossipy and not always discreet. He followed at a discreet distance.
1. careful to avoid social embarrassment or distress, esp by keeping confidences secret; tactful. 2. unobtrusive. [C14: from Old French discret, from Medieval Latin discrētus, from Latin discernere to discern] disˈcreetlyadv. disˈcreetnessn. Usage: Avoid confusion with discrete.
careful in what you say or do, in order to keep something secret or to avoid causing difficulty for somebody or making them feel embarrassed synonym tactful. He was always very discreet about his love affairs. You ought to make a few discreet enquiries before you sign anything.
Discreet definition: Possessed of, exercising, or showing prudence and self-restraint in speech and behavior; circumspect.
circumspect. showing prudence and circumspection; decorous: a discreet silence. modestly unobtrusive; unostentatious: a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace.
