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DISCREET
discreet
(adjective) marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint; “his trusted discreet aide”; “a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace”
circumspect, discreet
(adjective) heedful of potential consequences; “circumspect actions”; “physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use”; “a discreet investor”
discerning, discreet
(adjective) unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic; “a discerning editor”; “a discreet silence”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
discreet (comparative more discreet or discreeter, superlative most discreet)
Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
Usage notes
• Although cognate and identical in the Middle English period, the term has become distinct from discrete.
Anagrams
• desertic, discrete
Source: Wiktionary
Dis*creet", a. [Compar. Discreeter; superl. Discreetest.] Etym: [F. discret, L. discretus separated (whence the meaning reserved, prudent), p. p. of discernere. See Discern, and cf. Discrete.]
1. 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. It is the discreet man, not the witty, nor the learned, nor the brave, who guides the conversation, and gives measures to society. Addison. Satire 's my weapon, but I 'm too discreet To run amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope. The sea is silent, the sea is discreet. Longfellow.
2. Differing; distinct. [Obs.] Spenser.
– Dis*creet"ly, adv.
– Dis*creet"ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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