Meaning
Discreet means being careful, cautious, and showing good judgment in speech or actions, especially to avoid offending others, attracting attention, or revealing private information.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Adjective
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Comparative: more discreet
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Superlative: most discreet
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Common structure:
- be discreet about sth
- discreet in doing sth
Common Phrases
- discreet silence
- discreet manner
- be discreet about something
- speak in a discreet way
Collocations
- adjective + noun: discreet glance, discreet charm, discreet distance
- verb + discreet: remain discreet, keep discreet, appear discreet
- preposition + discreet: discreet about, discreet in
Examples
- She was discreet about sharing her personal life at work.
- Please be discreet when discussing sensitive topics.
- The hotel staff are very discreet and respect guests’ privacy.
- He gave a discreet nod to signal agreement.
- The company needs a discreet approach to resolve the issue.
- I trust her to be discreet with confidential information.
- The photographer took discreet shots without disturbing the ceremony.
- They had a discreet meeting in a quiet café.
Synonyms or Related
- tactful
- cautious
- prudent
- reserved
- diplomatic
Antonym
- indiscreet
- careless
- reckless