English Explanatory Dictionary

discreet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
  2. Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈskɹiːt/ en-us-discreet.ogg

Word forms

discreet more discreet discreeter most discreet discreetest

Etymology

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

Synonyms

appropriate prudent tactful tight-lipped low-profile noteless unobtrusive discreet improminent inconspicuous inevident inobtrusive obscure unconspicuous unevident

Related words

discretion

Derived words

discreetly discreetness indiscreet ultradiscreet undiscreet
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