discreet
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discreet
- /dɪˈskɹiːt/
Sounds like discrete · Rhymes with -iːt
Where it comes from
From Middle English discrete, from Old French discret, from Latin discrētus, from past participle of discernere. Doublet of discrete.
adjective more discreet · discreeter · most discreet · discreetest
- Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic. With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners.
- Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
