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discreet
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Learner's definition of DISCREET
[more discreet; most discreet]
1
— used to suggest that someone is being careful about not allowing something to be known or noticed by many people谨慎的；考虑周到的 — opposite indiscreet
- a discreet way to handle the problem审慎处理问题的方法
- She was always very discreet about her personal life.她对自己的私生活总是很谨慎。
- He made discreet inquiries about the job.他对这份工作多方打听了一番。
- He maintained a discreet silence.他审慎地保持沉默。
2
: not likely to be seen or noticed by many people不显眼的；不引人注意的
- A photographer followed the bride and groom at a discreet [=unobtrusive] distance.摄影师以不引人注目的距离跟在那对新人后面。
◊ Do not confuse discreet with discrete.
— discreetly
adverb- a letter discreetly hidden in the pages of an old book小心地藏在一本旧书书页中的信
1
: having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : prudent
especially : capable of preserving prudent silence
discreetly adverb
discreetness noun
Synonyms
Example Sentences
For a couple who wanted a discreet bar between the study and the living room, Quogue, New York, architect Stuart Disston designed a small-scale bar that's hidden behind … doors under the stairs and takes advantage of plumbing in an adjacent powder room. 
Sallie Brady, This Old House, January/February 2006 Without the knowledge of the exiled African National Congress leadership, he entered into a discreet dialogue with the South African government—which was reaching a similar conclusion. He later succeeded in convincing suspicious comrades of the need for a negotiated solution. F. W. De Klerk, Time, 18 Apr. 2005 The New York Stock Exchange, meanwhile, has proposed a rule that would bar a stock-market analyst from talking to newspapers that fail to disclose the analyst's conflicts of interest. Even the C.E.O. of Goldman Sachs, one of Wall Street's most discreet firms, has chimed in … and has extorted his peers to restore "trust in our system." New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2002 Discreet disclaimers by the tourist board to the effect that "there is no evidence whatever that Prince Vlad Tepes (TSEH-pesh), or Vlad the Impaler, inhabited the castle" do nothing to discourage its notoriety as Dracula's reputed residence. Mythically, at least, this is in fact where he lived—and always will. Erik Sandberg-Diment, New York Times, 21 June 1998 he was very discreet, only saying what was necessary with a discreet gesture, she signalled to her husband that she was ready to leave the party See More
Sallie Brady, This Old House, January/February 2006 Without the knowledge of the exiled African National Congress leadership, he entered into a discreet dialogue with the South African government—which was reaching a similar conclusion. He later succeeded in convincing suspicious comrades of the need for a negotiated solution. F. W. De Klerk, Time, 18 Apr. 2005 The New York Stock Exchange, meanwhile, has proposed a rule that would bar a stock-market analyst from talking to newspapers that fail to disclose the analyst's conflicts of interest. Even the C.E.O. of Goldman Sachs, one of Wall Street's most discreet firms, has chimed in … and has extorted his peers to restore "trust in our system." New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2002 Discreet disclaimers by the tourist board to the effect that "there is no evidence whatever that Prince Vlad Tepes (TSEH-pesh), or Vlad the Impaler, inhabited the castle" do nothing to discourage its notoriety as Dracula's reputed residence. Mythically, at least, this is in fact where he lived—and always will. Erik Sandberg-Diment, New York Times, 21 June 1998 he was very discreet, only saying what was necessary with a discreet gesture, she signalled to her husband that she was ready to leave the party See More Recent Examples on the Web Its cord is wrapped in gray cloth and is more discreet than the typical thick, black cord that accompanies many appliances, adding to the overall soft effect this lamp will have in any living space. Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 9 Sep. 2022 Pasties, like Booby Tape's silicone nipple covers, minimize nipple visibility, and that's perfect for people who want to be a bit more discreet. Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 4 Aug. 2022 Gigi Hadid loves them) have been gaining traction, but the handbag of the moment is decidedly more discreet. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 July 2022 For travel, public transportation like a bus or a train would be more discreet than ride-hailing apps. New York Times, 13 July 2022 Some residents have a hard time going to food shares, so SNAP gives residents more discreet assistance. Jessica Bravo, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2022 Tech touches throughout are discreet and practical. Marni Jameson, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2022 As such, the onus falls on employers to engage their employees in conversations about financial issues in a healthy, supportive and discreet manner. Sammy Rubin, Forbes, 21 June 2022 Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that any discussion of a possible prisoner swap needed to be discreet. Safire R. Sostre, Essence, 2 Aug. 2022 See More
Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 9 Sep. 2022 Pasties, like Booby Tape's silicone nipple covers, minimize nipple visibility, and that's perfect for people who want to be a bit more discreet. Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 4 Aug. 2022 Gigi Hadid loves them) have been gaining traction, but the handbag of the moment is decidedly more discreet. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 July 2022 For travel, public transportation like a bus or a train would be more discreet than ride-hailing apps. New York Times, 13 July 2022 Some residents have a hard time going to food shares, so SNAP gives residents more discreet assistance. Jessica Bravo, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2022 Tech touches throughout are discreet and practical. Marni Jameson, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2022 As such, the onus falls on employers to engage their employees in conversations about financial issues in a healthy, supportive and discreet manner. Sammy Rubin, Forbes, 21 June 2022 Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that any discussion of a possible prisoner swap needed to be discreet. Safire R. Sostre, Essence, 2 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English discrete, discret, discreet "morally discerning, prudent, separate, distinct," borrowed from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French discret, borrowed from Medieval Latin discrētus "separate, distinct, showing discernment, prudent," going back to Latin, "separated, differentiated," from past participle of discernere "to separate, distinguish" — more at discern
Note: See note at discrete.
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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