Definitions for discreet
dɪˈskritdis·creet

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. discreetadjective

   marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

   "his trusted discreet aide"; "a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace"

2. discerning, discreetadjective

   unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic

   "a discerning editor"; "a discreet silence"

3. circumspect, discreetadjective

   heedful of potential consequences

   "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. discreetadjective

   Respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.

2. discreetadjective

   Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

3. Etymology: From discret, from discretus, from past participle of discernere.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DISCREETadjective

   Prudent; circumspect; cautious; sober; not rash; not precipitant; not careless; not hardily adventurous.

   Etymology: discret, French.

   Honest, discreet, quiet, and godly learned men, will not be withdrawn by you. John Whitgift.

   Less fearful than discreet,
   You love the fundamental part of state,
   More than you doubt the charge of’t. William Shakespeare, Coriol.

   To elder years to be discreet and grave,
   Then to old age maturity she gave. John Denham.

   It is the discreet man, not the witty, nor the learned, nor the brave, who guides the conversation, and gives measures to society. Joseph Addison, Spectator, №. 225.

   2. Modest; not forward.

   Dear youth, by fortune favour’d, but by Love
   Alas! not favour’d less, be still as now
   Discreet. James Thomson, Summer, l. 1355.

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1. discreet

   Discreet generally refers to behavior that is careful, prudent, or circumspect, especially in regards to respecting privacy or maintaining secrecy about something. It can also imply subtlety, unobtrusiveness, or a low-key approach. It can further refer to something that is separate or distinct from others.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. Discreet

   possessed of discernment, especially in avoiding error or evil, and in the adaptation of means to ends; prudent; sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious

2. Discreet

   differing; distinct

3. Etymology: [F. discret, L. discretus separated (whence the meaning reserved, prudent), p. p. of discernere. See Discern, and cf. Discrete.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Discreet

   dis-krēt′, adj. having discernment: wary: circumspect: prudent.—adv. Discreetly.—n. Discreet′ness. [O. Fr. discret—L. discrētus—discernĕre, to separate, to perceive.]

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1. Discreet

   Discreet vs. Discrete -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Discreet and Discrete.

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Anagrams for discreet »

1. discrete

2. desertic

3. creedist

How to pronounce discreet?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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How to say discreet in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of discreet in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of discreet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of discreet in a Sentence

1. Antonio Guterres:

   It is absolutely not true that Ive only done discreet diplomacy.

2. Gilles Yabi:

   Ghazouani is someone who is very discreet. It could well happen that the change is not merely cosmetic.

3. Bruce Lee:

   That went on the longest and David Tadman started to be less discreet, david Tadman would go out on dates with her in town where other people could see them … I think her whole life was marked by Bruce’s death. It’s a wound she never fully recovered from. I was struck by how intense her feelings for Bruce are. She basically said he was the love of her life. It was interesting to talk to this woman who was still in love with someone who died so long ago. Her feelings for him are still just as intense.

4. Kiki Freedman:

   We were seeing digital health companies primarily focusing on stigmatized issues in men's health, such as hair loss or erectile dysfunction, i started thinking : Is that a model for safe, discreet, affordable abortion access ?

5. Roya Boroumand:

   If you are discreet about your music, the Revolutionary Guard may leave you alone. They say, ‘ Do your thing underground. Do n’t make a lot of noise and we wo n’t come after you, but if a group of musicians start publicly promoting their music, the Guard sees it as leading the youth to not be in control, and then they want to teach a lesson and set an example.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=discreet
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Discreet
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=discreet
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discreet
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=discreet
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=discreet