Main Entry: dis·creet

Pronunciation: \di-ˈskrēt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French discret, from Medieval Latin discretus, from Latin, past participle of discernere to separate, distinguish between — more at discern

Date: 14th century

1 : having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : prudent; especially : capable of preserving prudent silence
2 : unpretentious, modest <the warmth and discreet elegance of a civilized home — Joseph Wechsberg>
3 : unobtrusive, unnoticeable <followed at a discreet distance>

— dis·creet·ly adverb

— dis·creet·ness noun