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discreet: Meaning and Definition of
dis•creet
Pronunciation: (di-skrēt'), [key]
— adj.
- judicious in one's conduct or speech, esp. with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
- showing prudence and circumspection; decorous: a discreet silence.
- modestly unobtrusive; unostentatious: a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace.
See also:
- discreet (Thesaurus)
