HyperDic: discreet

English > 3 senses of the word discreet:
ADJECTIVEalldiscreetmarked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
alldiscreet, discerningunobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic
alldiscreet, circumspectheedful of potential consequences
discreet > pronunciation
Soundsdihskriy't
Rhymesaesthete ... worksheet: 76 rhymes with iyt...
English > discreet: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaningmarked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint.
Examples
  • "his trusted discreet aide"
  • "a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace"
Oppositeindiscreetlacking discretion
Spanishdiscreto
Nounsdiscreetnesssubtly skillful handling of a situation
Adverbsdiscreetlywith discretion
indiscreetlywithout discretion or wisdom / wisdom or self-restraint
English > discreet: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningunobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic.
Example "a discreet silence"
Synonymdiscerning
BroadertactfulHaving or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
Spanishdiscreto
Nounsdiscreetnesssubtly skillful handling of a situation
English > discreet: 3 senses > adjective 3
Meaningheedful of potential consequences.
Example "a discreet investor"
Synonymcircumspect
BroaderprudentCareful and sensible
Spanishcauteloso, cauto, circunspecto, prudente
Catalancaut, cautelós, circumspecte, prudent
Nounsdiscreetnessknowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

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