discreet

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Etymology

From Middle English discrete, from Old French discret, from Latin discrētus, from past participle of discernere.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪˈskɹiːt/

Adjective

discreet

1. Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.

   With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners.

   John just doesn't understand that laughing at Mary all day is not very discreet.

2. Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

Related terms

• discretion

Translations

• French: discret
• German: diskret
• Portuguese: discreto
• Russian: такти́чный
• Spanish: discreto

Translations

• French: discret
• German: diskret
• Portuguese: discreto
• Russian: незаметный

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