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 are but symbols for the relations of things to one
another and to us; nowhere do they touch upon absolute
truth.