- Possessed of discernment, especially in avoiding
error or evil, and in the adaptation of means to ends; prudent;
sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious. - Differing; distinct.
Meaning of 'discreet' (Princeton's WordNet)
1 . discreet
[ a]
Meaning (1): - marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
Example in sentence:
a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace;
his trusted discreet aide
2 . discreet
[ s]
Meaning (2): - unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic
Example in sentence:
a discerning editor;
a discreet silence
Meaning (3): - heedful of potential consequences
Example in sentence:
a discreet investor;
circumspect actions;
physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use