adj.
Pronunciation: di- ' skr ē t
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