DISCREET

• (adj.) marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

  "his trusted discreet aide", "a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace"

• (adj.) heedful of potential consequences

  "circumspect actions", "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use", "a discreet investor"

  synonyms : circumspect

  Bob spoke for 15 minutes in a very circumspect fashion, and then answered a few questions in a very circumspect fashion. -added by BagomboSnuffbox

• (adj.) unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic

  "a discerning editor", "a discreet silence"

  synonyms : discerning

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