Meaning of discreet in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dɪˈskrit/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    discreet

    Definitions

    1. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic

    Examples

    • « a discerning editor »
    • « a discreet silence »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. heedful of potential consequences

    Examples

    • « circumspect actions »
    • « physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use »
    • « a discreet investor »

    Synonyms

  3. 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

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