discreet
word
/dɪsˈkɹit/
di-SKREET
/dɪskɹˈiːt/
di-SKREET
Definition
Careful not to attract attention or cause embarrassment; able to keep things private or secret.
Usage & Nuances
"Discreet" is formal and describes someone who avoids drawing attention, often in sensitive situations. Common collocations: 'be discreet about', 'a discreet distance', 'discreet manner'. Don't confuse with 'discrete' (meaning separate or distinct).
Spanish: discreto - prudentePortuguese (BR): discreto - prudentePortuguese (PT): discreto - prudenteChinese (Simplified): 谨慎的 - 低调的Chinese (Traditional): 謹慎的 - 低調的Hindi: सावधान - मर्यादितArabic: متحفظ - حكيمBengali: সতর্ক - সংযত - গোপনীয়তা বজায়কারীRussian: деликатный - тактичный - осторожныйJapanese: 慎重な - 思慮深いVietnamese: kín đáo - thận trọngKorean: 신중한 - 조심스러운Turkish: dikkatli - sağduyulu - ölçülüUrdu: محتاط - باحِکمتIndonesian: berhati-hati - bijaksana - penuh pertimbangan
Example Sentences
Please be discreet about what you heard.
basic
He made a discreet suggestion to avoid trouble.
basic
She was very discreet with her private life.
basic
Try to stay discreet when you ask him about his job.
natural
The waiter gave us a discreet nod when our table was ready.
natural
You can trust Maria; she's very discreet with secrets.
natural