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dis·creet

discreet

pronunciation:: dih skrit

part of speech:	adjective
definition 1:	reserved and judicious, esp. in talking about or otherwise revealing confidential matters; circumspect. I wouldn't trust him with this kind of information because he's never discreet. synonyms: cautious, circumspect antonyms: indiscreet similar words: careful, chary, guarded, judicious, politic, private, prudent, reserved, sensible, sensitive, tactful, wary
definition 2:	not showy or pretentious; modest. She wore discreet colors to avoid attracting attention to herself. synonyms: modest, unpretentious antonyms: flamboyant, showy similar words: circumspect, demure, humble, prudent, quiet, reserved, simple, sober, unaffected
related words:	cagey, cautious, diplomatic, gingerly, silent
derivations:	discreetly (adv.), discreetness (n.)

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