discreet

Adjektivhäufig in Dialogen

//dɪˈskɹiːt//

Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.

Adjektiv

1
Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners.
John just doesn't understand that laughing at Mary all day is not very discreet.
Just pass me by, don't even speak / Know the word's "discreet" with part-time lovers
2
Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

Herkunft

From Middle English discrete, from Old French discret, from Latin discrētus, from past participle of discernere. Doublet of discrete.

Formen

Komparativ: more discreet, discreeter
Superlativ: most discreet, discreetest

discovering · A discovery.discovery · Something discovered.discredit · To harm the good reputation of (a person).

discreet · Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.

discreetly · Acting in a discreet manner; acting in a way that respects…discretion · The quality of being discreet.discrimination · Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning,…

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