ALL meanings of discreet
dis·creet
D d - noun discreet Careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, esp. in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage. 1
- adjective discreet act: not showy 1
- adjective discreet person: tactful, cautious 1
- adjective discreet judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect. 1
- adjective discreet modestly unobtrusive; unostentatious: a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace. 1
- adjective discreet showing prudence and circumspection; decorous: a discreet silence. 0
- adjective discreet Respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic. 0
- adjective discreet Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous. 0
- adjective discreet If you are discreet, you are polite and careful in what you do or say, because you want to avoid embarrassing or offending someone. 0
- adjective discreet If you are discreet about something you are doing, you do not tell other people about it, in order to avoid being embarrassed or to gain an advantage. 0
- adjective discreet If you describe something as discreet, you approve of it because it is small in size or degree, or not easily noticed. 0
- adjective discreet careful to avoid social embarrassment or distress, esp by keeping confidences secret; tactful 0
- adjective discreet unobtrusive 0
- adjective discreet careful about what one says or does; prudent; esp., keeping silent or preserving confidences when necessary 0