discreet

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discreet

(adjective)

Meaning

careful in one's speech or actions

Example

"In a discreet manner, she shared the confidential information."

Synonyms

prudenttactfuldiscerning

Antonyms

indiscreetimprudentreckless

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'discretus', meaning separate or distinct.
Related word forms
  • adverb: discreetly

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