Word meaning
discreet
adjective · dih-SKREET
What does discreet mean?
Discreet means careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially to avoid causing offense or to keep a secret.
Discreet in a sentence
“Please be discreet: the party is a surprise.”
Synonyms for discreet
- tactful
- careful
- diplomatic
How to remember discreet
- Say it out loud a few times: dih-SKREET.
- Write one sentence of your own using discreet, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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