English to English
discreet
(d/I/'skr/i/t
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adjective (a)
- marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint(adj.all)Example:
His trusted discreet aide.
A discreet, finely wrought gold necklace.
source: wordnet30 - 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.(adjective)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic(adj.all)Example:
A discreet silence.
source: wordnet30 - heedful of potential consequences(adj.all)Example:
A discreet investor.
source: wordnet30
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