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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"
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 definition: judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect. . See examples of DISCREET used in a sentence.
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.
Discreet means on the down low, under the radar, careful, but discrete means individual or detached. They come from the same ultimate source, the Latin discrētus, for separated or distinct, but discreet has taken its own advice and quietly gone its separate way.
adj. 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] disˈcreetly adv. disˈcreetness n. 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.
