dis·creet 
/dɪˈskri:t/ adjective
/dɪˈskri:t/ adjective [more discreet; most discreet] 1 — used to suggest that someone is being careful about not allowing something from being known or noticed by many people ▪ a discreet way to handle the problem ▪ She was always very discreet about her personal life. ▪ He made discreet inquiries about the job. ▪ He maintained a discreet silence. — opposite indiscreet 2 : not likely to be seen or noticed by many people
▪ A photographer followed the bride and groom at a discreet [=unobtrusive] distance.
▪ A photographer followed the bride and groom at a discreet [=unobtrusive] distance.
Do not confuse discreet with discrete.
— dis·creet·ly adverb
▪ a letter discreetly hidden in the pages of an old book
▪ a letter discreetly hidden in the pages of an old book
