Careful not to attract attention or reveal private information; behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
She was very discreet about her personal life.
The hotel staff were trained to be discreet and respectful of guests' privacy.
Unobtrusive; subtle and understated.
He made a discreet exit from the party.
The lighting in the restaurant was discreet, creating a romantic atmosphere.
The word "discreet" in English means: Careful not to attract attention or reveal private information; behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information., Unobtrusive; subtle and understated..
The phonetic transcription of "discreet" is /dɪˈskriːt/ in British English and /dɪˈskriːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.
Synonyms for "discreet": tactful, reserved, prudent, subtle, cautious, unobtrusive, circumspect.
Example usage of "discreet": "She was very discreet about her personal life.". More examples on the page.