| a. | 1. | Possessed of discernment, especially in avoiding error or evil, and in the adaptation of means to ends; prudent; sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious. |
| 2. | Differing; distinct. |
| Adj. | 1. | discreet - marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint; "his trusted discreet aide"; "a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace" Antonyms: indiscreet - lacking discretion; injudicious; "her behavor was indiscreet at the very best" |
| 2. | discreet - unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic; "a discerning editor"; "a discreet silence" Synonyms: discerning | |
| 3. | discreet - heedful of potential consequences; "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor" Synonyms: circumspect |
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