Cautious and restrained (as in revealing information). Careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping⦠Judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature See examples of discreet used in a sentence. The teacher was discreet in discussing the student's behavior. Definition of discreet adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary
Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. If you describe something as discreet, you approve of it because it is small in size or degree, or not easily noticed. Discreet (comparative more discreet or discreeter, superlative most discreet or discreetest) respectful of privacy or secrecy Exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment Judicious in one's conduct or speech, esp With regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature
Used to suggest that someone is being careful about not allowing something to be known or noticed by many people Not likely to be seen or noticed by many people Factsheet what does the word discreet mean There are six meanings listed in oed's entry for the word discreet See βmeaning & useβ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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