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View usage for: (dɪskriːt) 1. adjectiveIf you are discreet, you are polite and careful in what you do or say, because you want to avoid embarrassing or offending someone. They were gossipy and not always discreet. He followed at a discreet distance. Synonyms: tactful, diplomatic, politic, reserved More Synonyms of discreet discreetly adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] I took the phone, and she went discreetly into the living room. 2. adjectiveIf you are discreet about something you are doing, you do not tell other people about it, in order to avoid being embarrassed or to gain an advantage. We were very discreet about the romance. She's making a few discreet inquiries with her mother's friends. discreetly adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] Everyone tried discreetly to find out more about him. 3. adjectiveIf you describe something as discreet, you approve of it because it is small in size or degree, or not easily noticed. [approval] She wore discreet jewellery. discreetly adverb [ADVERB -ed/adjective] ...stately houses, discreetly hidden behind great avenues of sturdy trees. The two rooms were relatively small and discreetly lit. More Synonyms of discreet discreet in British English (dɪˈskriːt) adjective1. careful to avoid social embarrassment or distress, esp by keeping confidences secret; tactful ▶ USAGE Avoid confusion with discreteDerived forms discreetly (disˈcreetly) adverb discreetness (disˈcreetness) noun Word origin C14: from Old French discret, from Medieval Latin discrētus, from Latin discernere to discerndiscreet in American English (dɪˈskrit) adjective careful about what one says or does; prudent; esp., keeping silent or preserving confidences when necessary SIMILAR WORDS: ˈcareful Derived forms discreetly (disˈcreetly) adverb discreetness (disˈcreetness) noun Word origin ME & OFr discret < L discretus, pp. of discernere: see discern Examples of 'discreet' in a sentencediscreet In other languagesdiscreet 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. - American English: discreet
- Brazilian Portuguese: discreto
- Chinese: > 谨慎的言行
- European Spanish: discreto
- French: discret
- German: diskret
- Italian: discreto
- Japanese: 思慮深い
- Korean: 신중한
- European Portuguese: discreto
- Latin American Spanish: discreto
Chinese translation of 'discreet' adj - (= diplomatic) [person, remark]
谨(謹)慎的 (jǐnshèn de) - (= quiet, secretive)
悄声(聲)的 (qiāoshēng de) - [decor, appearance, place]
精巧的 (jīngqiǎo de) at a discreet distance 保持一定恭敬的距离(離) (bǎochí yīdìng gōngjìng de jùlí)
Definition careful to avoid embarrassment when dealing with secret or private matters He followed at a discreet distance. Synonyms reserved discerning sagacious Opposites rash , unwise , indiscreet , unthinking , tactless , injudicious , incautious , undiplomatic Definition unobtrusive She is wearing discreet jewelery. Synonyms unnoticeable unostentatious Additional synonymsDefinition cautious in attitude or action One has to be extremely careful when dealing with these people. Synonyms cautious, painstaking, scrupulous, fastidious, circumspect, punctilious (formal), chary, heedful, thoughtful, discreetDefinition showing or having caution Mr King clearly has a cautious approach to change. Synonyms careful, guarded, alert, wary, discreet, tentative, prudent, vigilant, watchful, judicious, circumspect, cagey (informal), on your toes, chary, belt-and-braces, keeping a weather eye on, heedfulDefinition cautious and careful not to take risks You should have been more circumspect in your dealings with him. Synonyms cautious, politic, guarded, careful, wary, discriminating, discreet, sage, prudent, canny, attentive, vigilant, watchful, judicious, observant, sagacious (formal), heedful |