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discreet

/dɪˈskɹiːt/adjective2 syllables

Discreet means: unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic.

Synonyms for discreet13

adjective, as in unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic

discerning, tactful

adjective, as in heedful of potential consequences

circumspect, prudent

also used for discreet

appropriate, tight-lipped, low-profile, noteless, unobtrusive, improminent, inconspicuous, inevident, inobtrusive

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Opposites of discreet

indiscreet

What does discreet mean?3

adjective

1

unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic“a discerning editor”

2

heedful of potential consequences“circumspect actions”

3

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint“his trusted discreet aide”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with discreet?35

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Discreet in a sentence

  • To do him justice, he is a discreet man.unknown
  • You weren't particularly discreet, so it's no wonder you got caught.beaushiny
  • Next time, you need to be more discreet.CK
  • Next time, you need to be a little more discreet.CK
  • Being an honest and discreet man, he never sought recognition for his contributions.DJ_Saidez
  • If you're going to do it, at least be discreet about it.DJ_Saidez
  • It might be discreet of you to bend a little to the prevailing wind.unknown
  • You should be more discreet in expressing yourself in public.unknown

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Forms of discreet

as a adjective

comparative
discreeter
superlative
discreetest