Associations to the word «Discreet»

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

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn