discreet
adjectivecommon in dialogue
- //dɪˈskɹiːt//
Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
adjective
- 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.
Etymology
From Middle English discrete, from Old French discret, from Latin discrētus, from past participle of discernere. Doublet of discrete.
Forms
- comparative
- more discreet, discreeter
- superlative
- most discreet, discreetest
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