Discreet: meaning, definitions and examples
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discreet
[ dษชหskriหt ]
someone's behavior
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment
Synonyms
careful, cautious, circumspect, tactful
Examples of usage
- She was very discreet about her relationship with her boss.
- He made discreet inquiries about the job opening.
- They handled the delicate situation with discreet diplomacy.
fashion or style
modest and unobtrusive in style, not attracting attention
Synonyms
low-key, modest, subtle, understated
Examples of usage
- She wore a discreet black dress to the event.
- The hotel had discreetly elegant decor.
Translations
Translations of the word "discreet" in other languages:
๐ต๐น discreto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคตเฅเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช diskret
๐ฎ๐ฉ bijaksana
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑะตัะตะถะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ dyskretny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ ้ใช
๐ซ๐ท discret
๐ช๐ธ discreto
๐น๐ท dikkatli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์คํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุญูุธ
๐จ๐ฟ diskrรฉtnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ diskrรฉtny
๐จ๐ณ ่ฐจๆ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ diskreten
๐ฎ๐ธ varfรฆrinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แคแ แแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ehtiyatlฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ discreto
Word origin
The word 'discreet' originated from the Old French word 'discret', which meant 'discerning, wise'. The term evolved over time to its current usage in English. The concept of being discreet has always been valued in society, as it reflects a sense of wisdom and prudence in one's actions and words.
See also: discreetly, discretion, indiscreet.