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discreet - Dictionary definition and meaning for discreet
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 : circumspectBob 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
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
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