Discreet Definition
dĭ-skrēt
adjective
discreeter, discreetest
Possessed of, exercising, or showing prudence and self-restraint in speech and behavior; circumspect.
The teacher was discreet in discussing the student's behavior. We followed him but kept a discreet distance.
American Heritage
Careful about what one says or does; prudent; esp., keeping silent or preserving confidences when necessary.
Webster's New World
Made, done, or situated so as to attract little notice.
Made a discreet exit out the back door; lovers seeking a discreet place to meet.
American Heritage
The definition of discreet is someone or something that is careful about their behavior or keeps secrets.
An example of discreet is the policy of a hair salon that won’t tell who their famous clients are.
YourDictionary
Respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.
With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners.
John just doesn't understand that laughing at Mary all day is not very discreet.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
Advertisement
Other Word Forms of Discreet
Adjective
Base Form:
discreet
Comparative:
discreeter
Superlative:
discreetestOrigin of Discreet
-
Middle English from Old French discret from Medieval Latin discrētus from Latin past participle of discernere to separate, discern discern
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
-
From Old French discret, from Latin discretus, from past participle of discernere.
From Wiktionary
Related Articles
Advertisement
Find Similar Words
Find similar words to discreet using the buttons below.