DISCREET


Meaning of DISCREET in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ di-ˈskrēt ]

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.