Discreet Meaning
/dɪˈskɹiːt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjRespectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
adjNot drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
Sentence Examples
To do him justice, he is a discreet man.
It might be discreet of you to bend a little to the prevailing wind.
The detective made a discreet inquiry about the suspect's background.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ spy avoided detection by moving silently through the dim hallway.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
To do him justice, he is a ____ man.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English discrete, from Old French discret, from Latin discrētus, from past participle of discernere. Doublet of discrete.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Just pass me by, don't even speak / Know the word's "discreet" with part-time lovers"
— 1985, Stevie Wonder, “Part-Time Lover”, in In Square Circle:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ spy avoided detection by moving silently through the dim hallway.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
To do him justice, he is a ____ man.