Definition of 'discreet'
1. adjective
If you are discreet, you are
polite and careful in what you do or
say, because you
want to avoid
embarrassing or
offending someone.
2. adjective
3. adjective
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discreet in British English
adjective
▶ USAGE Avoid confusion with
discrete1.
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Derived forms
discreetly (disˈcreetly) adverb
discreetness (disˈcreetness)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Old French discret, from Medieval Latin discrētus, from Latin discernere to discernWord Frequency
discreet in American English
adjective
careful about what one says or does;
prudent; esp., keeping
silent or
preserving confidences when
necessary
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈcareful
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Derived forms
discreetly (disˈcreetly)
adverb
discreetness (disˈcreetness)
noun
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British English: discreet ADJECTIVE
If you are discreet, you are polite and careful in what you do or say.
They were gossipy and not always discreet.
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