English dictionary
discreet
adjectivePronunciation
dɪˈskɹiːt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
adjective
- heedful of potential consequences
adjective
- unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic
Example sentences
his trusted discreet aide
a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace
circumspect actions
physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use
a discreet investor
a discerning editor
a discreet silence