discreet — careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage; unobtrusive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage; unobtrusive
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈskriːt/
Korean meaning: 신중한, 분별력 있는, 눈에 띄지 않는
Korean pronunciation: 디**스크**릿
Example Sentences
- He was discreet about his celebrity crush and never posted about it on social media.
- The spy made discreet contact with his handler at the coffee shop.
- She gave him a discreet nudge when he started snoring during the meeting.
discreet
ADJECTIVE//dɪˈskriːt//
careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage; unobtrusive
A secretary discreetly delivers an urgent note without interrupting the meeting
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Stay discreet to complete, then repeat
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Origin
From Middle French discret, derived from Latin discretus, meaning 'separated' or 'distinct,' which comes from the verb discernere (to separate, distinguish). The sense evolved to mean 'having good judgment' and eventually 'circumspect' or 'careful in speech.'
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“He was discreet about his celebrity crush and never posted about it on social media.”
“The spy made discreet contact with his handler at the coffee shop.”
“She gave him a discreet nudge when he started snoring during the meeting.”
“The restaurant offers discreet private dining rooms for business meetings.”
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