Definition of discreet Discreet
/dɪskɹiˈt/ - [diskreet] - dis•creet
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Adjectivediscreet, discreeter, discreetest |
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| discreet - marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint; "his trusted discreet aide"; "a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace" | ||
| discreet - heedful of potential consequences; "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor" | ||
| circumspect | ||
| prudent careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment; "a prudent manager"; "prudent rulers"; "prudent hesitation"; "more prudent to hide than to fight" | ||
| discreet - unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic; "a discerning editor"; "a discreet silence" | ||
| discerning | ||
| tactful showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people; "by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone"; "a tactful way of correcting someone"; "the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill" | ||
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- discreet (Adjective)
Respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic. - discreet (Adjective)
Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- discreet (superl.)
Possessed of discernment, especially in avoiding error or evil, and in the adaptation of means to ends; prudent; sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious. - discreet (superl.)
Differing; distinct.
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discreet
Marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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discreet
dis-krēt′, adj. having discernment: wary: circumspect: prudent.—adv. Discreetly.—n. Discreet′ness. [O. Fr. discret—L. discrētus—discernĕre, to separate, to perceive.]
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discreet
Discreet women have neither eyes nor ears.
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