discreet
Meanings
Adjective
- marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
- "his trusted discreet aide"
- "a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace"
Adjective Satellite
- unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic
- "a discreet silence"
- heedful of potential consequences
- "a discreet investor"
Adj
- Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
- Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English discrete, from Old French discret, from Latin discrētus, from past participle of discernere. Doublet of discrete.
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Scrabble Score: 11
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Words With Friends Score: 12
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