discreet
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Britannica Dictionary definition of DISCREET
[more discreet; most discreet]
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— used to suggest that someone is being careful about not allowing something to be known or noticed by many people
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opposite indiscreet
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a discreet way to handle the problem
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She was always very discreet about her personal life.
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He made discreet inquiries about the job.
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He maintained a discreet silence.
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not likely to be seen or noticed by many people
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A photographer followed the bride and groom at a discreet [=unobtrusive] distance.
◊ Do not confuse discreet with discrete.
— discreetly
adverb-
a letter discreetly hidden in the pages of an old book
