Discreet (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic; "a discerning editor"; "a discreet silence".
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Meaning 2
Marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint; "his trusted discreet aide"; "a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace".
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Examples
- The discreet manager avoided discussing the company's financial troubles in public.
- She wore a discreet silver watch that complemented her elegant outfit.
- The hotel staff were trained to be discreet when dealing with celebrity guests.
- The detective was a discreet observer, able to blend into the crowd unnoticed.
- The company's discreet logo was embroidered on the uniforms of the security personnel.
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Meaning 3
Heedful of potential consequences; "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor".
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