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discreet Definition and Meaning in English (discreet definition)

adjective
Synonyms:carefulcautiouscircumspect
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Discreet definition: Careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.

Definitions of Discreet

  1. 1adjective

    Careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.

Example Sentences

“He made a few discreet inquiries about the job.”

“She was very discreet about her personal life.”

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noundiscretion
nounindiscretion
adjectiveindiscreet
adverbdiscreetly

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Discreet definition: Careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.
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'Discreet' translates to 'discreet' in English. Discreet definition: Careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.
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