Discreet

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪˈskɹiːt/
• Rhymes: -iːt
• Homophones: discrete (separable into parts)

Origin

From Old French discret, from Latin discretus, from past participle of discernere.

Full definition of discreet

Adjective

1. Respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners.John just doesn't understand that laughing at Mary all day is not very discreet.
2. Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

Usage notes

Do not confuse with discrete.

Derived terms

• discreetly
• discretion

Anagrams

• discrete