[dis.creet] adj [ME, fr. MF discret, fr. ML discretus, fr. L, pp. of discernere to separate, distinguish between--more at discern] (14c) 1: having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and esp. in speech: prudent; esp: capable of preserving prudent silence
2: unpretentious, modest "the warmth and ~ elegance of a civilized home --Joseph Wechsberg"
3: unobtrusive, unnoticeable "followed at a ~ distance" -- dis.creet.ly adv -- dis.creet.ness n