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- pronunciation:
- dih
skrit
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
reserved and judicious, esp. in talking about or otherwise revealing confidential matters; circumspect.
I wouldn't trust him with this kind of information because he's never discreet.- synonyms:
- cautious, circumspect
- antonyms:
- indiscreet
- similar words:
- careful, chary, guarded, judicious, politic, private, prudent, reserved, sensible, sensitive, tactful, wary
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| definition 2: |
not showy or pretentious; modest.
She wore discreet colors to avoid attracting attention to herself.- synonyms:
- modest, unpretentious
- antonyms:
- flamboyant, showy
- similar words:
- circumspect, demure, humble, prudent, quiet, reserved, simple, sober, unaffected
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| related words: |
cagey, cautious, diplomatic, gingerly, silent |
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| derivations: |
discreetly (adv.), discreetness (n.) |
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