Adjective complement with noun phrase

• keep: Keep any investigation discreet to avoid alerting the employe to the fact that they are under suspicion.

Modifies a noun

• veil: Of the six films now released in three double-bills, a discreet veil should be drawn over the last third o. .

• headset: The commentary is relayed via a discreet headset linked to an infra-red system.

• charm: Spode Consul Cobalt China is crisply trimmed in 22 carat gold over cobalt, its discreet charm will be at home in any setting.

• silence: Both parties maintained a discreet silence over the matter.

• inquiry: Make a discreet inquiry, also, as to any strangers in the neighborhood.

Modifying Another Word

• totally: Totally discreet they can be securely attached to most seats and are held securely in place by an adjustable, elasticated strap.

• extremely: We pride ourselves on our very smart, punctual staff and they are all extremely discreet.

• fairly: Although they are somewhat complex in their background we have been concerned with a fairly discreet number of issues before your Lordship today.

• very: These units are very discreet, being difficult to detect from just a few meters away.

• too: As for Martinelli he was too discreet and delicate a man to ask me about my new boarder.

• so: I gave her my answer, a smile so discreet, and kissed her white hand with devotion.

Infinitive complement

• fit: This is a great unit for £ 299, discreet to fit, easy to use.

Used with adjective complement

• remain: Photographers are welcome but should remain discreet at all times during the service.

• look: This film makes the body count of Hamlet look discreet.

• keep: Elton's openness extends beyond finance, into his emotional life, a place which, again, tradition demands we Britons keep discreet.

• offer: They offer discreet, durable and highly professional cards articulating your dietary needs to waiters and chefs.

Preposition: with

• nature: Diplomatic, discreet with a sympathetic nature and emotional resilience, able to cope with change and work under pressure.

Preposition: than

• call: It's faster than e-mail, more discreet than a phone call, and best of all it's free!