discreet

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/dɪˈskɹiːt/

Definition of discreet

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

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”

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adj

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”
Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.

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

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