Discreet
[dɪ'skriːt] or [dɪ'skrit]
Definition
(adj.) marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint; 'his trusted discreet aide'; 'a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace' .
Edited by Eileen--From WordNet
Definition
(superl.) Possessed of discernment, especially in avoiding error or evil, and in the adaptation of means to ends; prudent; sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious.
(superl.) Differing; distinct.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Prudent, cautious, judicious, wise, circumspect, considerate, heedful, wary; not rash, heedless, or headlong.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Discerning, wise, prudent, circumspect, cautious, wary, regulative, sensible,judicious
ANT:Undiscerning, blind, foolish, imprudent, indiscreet, unrestrained, reckless,injudicious, silly
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Definition
adj. having discernment: wary: circumspect: prudent.—adv. Discreetly.—n. Discreet′ness.
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Examples
- She performed her promise of being discreet, to admiration. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- My son will be discreet, and so none but us three need know. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- I found that country pub which I had already recommended to your notice, and there I made my discreet inquiries. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Hold on a minute, sir,' replied that discreet character; 'hold on a minute. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I rapidly overtook it, and then, keeping at a discreet distance of a hundred yards or so, I followed its lights until we were clear of the town. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- With this discreet reflection, and carrying his stick in his arms much as Punch carries his, Mr Boffin turned into Clifford's Inn aforesaid. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- On the other hand, the Secretary was discerning, discreet, and silent, though as zealous as if the affairs had been his own. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- And now, the grand chain riveted to the last link, the discreet automaton ceased, and the sixteen, two and two, took a walk among the furniture. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- And, she added, I am obliged to you for your valuable services and discreet conduct! Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- The discreet Mr. Lorry said, in a sample tone of the voice he would recommend under the circumstances, How do you do, Mr. Stryver? Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Now, little Mrs. Bird was a discreet woman,--a woman who never in her life said, I told you so! Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Is it discreet? Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- And he advised me to acquire, by my patience and discreet behaviour, the good opinion of himself and his subjects. Jonathan Swift. Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World.
- Were I you, Mr. Philander, I should count at least a thousand, and then maintain a discreet silence. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- Mothers have need of sharp eyes and discreet tongues when they have girls to manage. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
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