discreet

adjective

di-ˈskrēt How to pronounce discreet (audio)
Definition of discreetnext
1
as in intelligent
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech he was very discreet, only saying what was necessary

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2
as in invisible
not readily seen or noticed with a discreet gesture, she signalled to her husband that she was ready to leave the party

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Recent Examples of discreet Because, in a place like this, that fragility is not discreet. — Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026 The smell of freshly ground espresso and incense fills the air, and staff speak to patients in hushed, discreet tones, almost as if discussing state secrets. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 In general, the service here is gentle and unfurls at your pace, striking a balance between friendly and discreet. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026 Some manufacturers offer a wide variety of colors to match your vehicle’s interior color for a discreet look. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for discreet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
  1. intelligent
  2. invisible
  3. cautious
  4. unnoticed
  5. prudent
  6. unobtrusive
  7. judicious
  8. inconspicuous
Adjective
  • Silicon Labs said the new laboratory expands its ability to develop secure and intelligent wireless technologies as demand for connected devices grows.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Just over four months later, Google introduced Universal Cart, an intelligent shopping cart that allows consumers to add products from different retailers and purchase them through a single checkout.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of intelligent
Adjective
  • The cost of our avoidance of clozapine is invisible but enormous, measured in people who stay sick, and in lives that end early, for want of a drug already sitting on the shelf.
    — Nitin Gogtay, STAT, 4 Sep. 2026
  • From the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, without a doubt, one of the most important aspects in their invisible architecture was the stress test.
    — Matthew Peters, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of invisible
Adjective
  • But Azizi warned that adding economic pressure will not necessarily make Iran more cautious, especially if Tehran sees it as unsustainable.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Be cautious about sharing personal information with an unexpected caller.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of cautious
Adjective
  • Indianapolis Colts Coach Shane Steichen’s work with quarterback Daniel Jones has not gone unnoticed by his peers.
    — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Machine learning models can analyze large volumes of customer data to uncover patterns that would otherwise go unnoticed.
    — Salman Shahid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of unnoticed
Adjective
  • Trying to take the lead in the eighth inning, especially with closer Josh Hader rested and looming to pitch the ninth, seemed prudent.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Work faster, research more seamlessly, and perhaps be more financially prudent?
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of prudent
Adjective
  • Staff are attentive and knowledgeable but unobtrusive, and the cocktails are excellent.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The documentary reality of Ryan’s life leans on observational verité techniques, with the camera often placed at an unobtrusive distance and following their freewheeling motions.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of unobtrusive
Adjective
  • To ensure his effectiveness and align with his routine, team officials are more judicious in phoning down to the bullpen when he could be used.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Buck has long since dismounted from his high horse, but people who live in glass houses that are also occupied by Mike Darnell should probably be a bit more judicious when hucking rocks.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of judicious
Adjective
  • Stick one panel somewhere inconspicuous and leave it up for a while.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
  • As a member of the mint family, horehound has the tendency to spread aggressively, but this can be prevented by shearing the inconspicuous flowers, which is also done to expose the evergreen foliage.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of inconspicuous

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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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