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discreet

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet means: Careful about what you say or do, so you keep things private and avoid embarrassing anyone.

adjective

CAREFUL AND PRIVATEB2

Careful about what you say or do, so you keep things private and avoid embarrassing anyone.

  • Please be discreet about this.
  • She gave me a discreet signal to stop talking.
  • We made discreet inquiries before offering him the job.

How to use it: discreet about something (Please be discreet about her personal problems.)

Similar words: tactful, careful, diplomatic

Opposites: indiscreet

Common phrases: discreet inquiry, discreet gesture, be discreet

Questions about discreet

What does discreet mean?

Careful about what you say or do, so you keep things private and avoid embarrassing anyone.

What is discreet in other languages?

Türkçe: ketum · Español: discreto · Français: discret · Deutsch: diskret · Italiano: discreto · 日本語: 口の堅い

How do you pronounce discreet?

It is pronounced /dɪˈskriːt/.

How do you use discreet in a sentence?

Please be discreet about this. She gave me a discreet signal to stop talking.

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