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discreet meaning and definition

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DISCREET adjective

Definition of discreet (adjective)

  1. marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
    • "his trusted discreet aide"; "a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace"
    • antonym: indiscreet
  2. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic
    • "a discerning editor"; "a discreet silence"
    • synonyms: discerning
  3. heedful of potential consequences
    • "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor"
    • synonyms: circumspect
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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