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   discreet

   /dɪˈskriːt/

   adjective

   • 1. careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment: "we made some discreet inquiries" Similar carefulcircumspectcautiouswarycharyguardedclose-lippedclose-mouthedtactfuldiplomaticconsideratepoliticprudentjudiciousstrategicwisesensibledelicatekid-gloveinformal:softly-softlyOpposite indiscreetrash
   • ▪ intentionally unobtrusive: "a discreet cough" Similar unobtrusiveinconspicuoussubtlelow-keyunderstatedsubduedmutedsoftrestrainedunostentatiousdownbeatlow-profileOpposite obtrusive

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French discret, from Latin discretus ‘separate’, past participle of discernere ‘discern’, the sense arising from late Latin discretio (see discretion). Compare with discrete.

   Derivatives

   • 1. discreetness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISCREET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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.

   • English (US)

     careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much...

   • Traditional

     DISCREET translate: 審慎的，謹慎的，小心的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Simplified

     DISCREET translate: 审慎的，谨慎的，小心的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Znaczenie Discreet, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     DISCREET definicja: 1. careful not to cause embarrassment or...

   • Discreet in German

     discreet translate: verschwiegen. Learn more in the...

   • Discreet in Spanish

     DISCREET translate: discreto, discreto/eta...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › discreetDiscreet Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Discreet means having or showing good judgment, especially in speech, or being unobtrusive or unnoticeable. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related articles from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › discreetDISCREET Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISCREET | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Discreet means careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and hear how to pronounce it.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISCREET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Discreet means polite and careful in what you do or say, or not telling other people about something. Learn how to use discreet in a sentence, and see synonyms and related words.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › discreetDiscreet - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › discreetDiscreet - definition of discreet by The Free Dictionary

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   Discreet means judicious, careful, or modest in speech and conduct, or unobtrusive and unnoticeable. Find out the origin, usage, and related words of discreet, and avoid confusion with discrete.