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discreet
adjective
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
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dɪˈskɹiːt
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adjective
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
“his trusted discreet aide”
adjective
heedful of potential consequences
“circumspect actions”
adjective
unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic
“a discerning editor”
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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
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