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Definition of discreet - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
cautious behaviorcareful to avoid causing embarrassment or offense
- She was discreet about her friend's secret.
2.
privacykeeping confidences secret
- A discreet person never shares private conversations.
3.
inconspicuousnot easily noticed or attracting attention
- The microphone was discreetly hidden in the flower vase.
Origin of discreet
Latin, discretus (separate)
Terms with discreet included in their meaning
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communication
give a discreet warning or advice
discreet exit
leave quietly without being noticed
carefulness
quality of being discreet or careful about what one says or does
discreet inquiry
seeking information without revealing personal interest
discreet
nobody will notice the action
disguise
discreet or unremarkable cover
communication
make discreet inquiries to gauge opinions or reactions
euphemism
urinate or defecate in a discreet manner
discreet look
look quickly at someone without being noticed
communication
discreet information shared privately with someone
wealth
truly wealthy people are often discreet about their wealth
discretion
truly wealthy individuals are discreet about their wealth
discreet packaging
sent or given in packaging with no markings or labels
diplomacy
discreet and diplomatic in social interactions
discreet exit
withdraw quietly from a situation
pregnancy
pregnant in a discreet or euphemistic way
wealth
true wealth is discreet
discreet brands
high-quality items without obvious branding
trust
person who is extremely discreet and trustworthy
secretively
in a discreet or confidential manner
discretion
keep a secret or sensitive information discreet
figurative
have sexual intercourse with another person in a discreet euphemistic way
discreet lodging
motel for brief romantic encounters
general secrecy
in a secretive or discreet manner
Examples of discreet in a sentence
They had a discreet conversation in the corner. She was discreet about the confidential information. His discreet handling of the situation was appreciated. She wore a discreet necklace that matched her dress. The discreet advertisement blended into the magazine's layout.
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- French:discret, peu visible, ...
- German:diskret, verschwiegen, ...
- Italian:discreto, poco appariscente, ...
- Spanish:discreto, confidencial, ...
- Portuguese:discreto, imperceptível, ...
- Chinese:谨慎的, 慎重的, ...
- Japanese:慎重な, 秘密主義の, ...
- Arabic:كَتُوم, مُتَحَفِّظٌ, ...
- Hebrew:דִיסְקְרֶטִי, שׁוֹמֵר סוֹד, ...
- Russian:осторожный, дискретный, ...
- Ukrainian:обережний, дискретний, ...
- Hindi:विवेकशील, राज़दार, ...
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