Definition of discreet
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
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The first known use of discreet was in the 14th century
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