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Meaning of discreet in English
Pronunciation
/dɪˈskrit/
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Classifying Adjective
discreet
Definitions
1.
unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic
Examples
« a discerning editor »
« a discreet silence »
Synonyms
tactful
2.
heedful of potential consequences
Examples
« circumspect actions »
« physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use »
« a discreet investor »
Synonyms
prudent
Qualitative Adjective
discreet
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French discret, from Latin discretus‘separate’, past participle of discernere‘discern’, the sense arising from late Latin discretio (see discretion). Compare with discrete
Definitions
1.
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
Examples
« his trusted discreet aide »
« a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace »
Synonyms
modest
restrained
unostentatious
prudent
Antonyms
indiscreet