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discreet
What does discreet mean?
discreet (adjective): marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use discreet in a sentence?
- His trusted discreet aide. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce discreet?
/dɪˈskɹit/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does discreet come from?
From Middle English discrete, from Old French discret, from Latin discrētus, from past participle of discernere.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “discreet” mean?
opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire
Not quite: that's what adverse means.
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
Not quite: that's what stark means.
concerned with beauty, artistic effect, or appearance
Not quite: that's what aesthetic means.
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
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