Associations to the word «Discreet»
Noun
- Faithful
- Inquiry
- Enquiry
- Cough
- Knock
- Charm
- Matron
- Wise
- Discretion
- Quixote
- Prudence
- Sancho
- Silent
- Tapping
- Enough
- Governess
- Murmur
- Confessor
- Distance
- Gossip
- Silence
- Tap
- Surveillance
- Diplomacy
- Mistress
- Automaton
- Secrecy
- Modesty
- Moderator
- Courtier
- Counsellor
- Concealment
- Damsel
- Caine
- Wherefore
- Sled
- Drapery
- Gentleman
- Mme
- Riva
- Liaison
- Jehovah
- Undertaker
- Hint
- Aubrey
- Fond
- Whitehall
- Gentle
- Plaque
- Lover
- Brothel
- Belinda
- Servant
- Grandma
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
DISCREET, adjective. Respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.
DISCREET, adjective. Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
Dictionary definition
DISCREET, adjective. Marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint; "his trusted discreet aide"; "a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace".
DISCREET, adjective. Unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic; "a discerning editor"; "a discreet silence".
DISCREET, adjective. Heedful of potential consequences; "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor".
Wise words
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.