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- Dictionarydiscreet/dɪˈskriːt/
adjective
- 1. careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment: "we made some discreet inquiries" Similar Opposite
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Discreet means careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms and translations.
Discreet means having or showing good judgment, especially in speech, or being unobtrusive or unnoticeable. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related articles from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Discreet describes someone or something that is appropriately quiet, prudent, and restrained. If you are wearing a discreet gray suit, it is unlikely that anyone at that business meeting will notice you.
Discreet means careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something secret. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and hear how to pronounce it.
Discreet most commonly means tactful, prudent, or careful to avoid revealing things that may cause embarrassment, such as when communicating sensitive information, as in a discreet message or You can tell her, but be discreet about it.
Discreet means judicious, careful, or modest in speech and conduct, or unobtrusive and unnoticeable. Find out the origin, usage, and related words of discreet, and avoid confusion with discrete.
Discreet means careful in what you say or do, in order to keep something secret or to avoid causing difficulty or embarrassment. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, with synonyms and pronunciation tips.