discreet

adjective

di-ˈskrēt How to pronounce discreet (audio)
Definition of discreetnext
1
as in intelligent
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech he was very discreet, only saying what was necessary

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2
as in invisible
not readily seen or noticed with a discreet gesture, she signalled to her husband that she was ready to leave the party

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Recent Examples of discreet The sleek, discreet band tracks activity, heart health, sleep, and more. — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 21 Oct. 2026 Guests bypass the bustle of the resort with discreet check-in, followed by direct access to their accommodations through a dedicated entrance and lobby. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026 However, the Camille features a discreet and comfortable one-inch heel for a modern and slender silhouette that lifts the feet slightly off the ground. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 The walnut finish brings some warmth to all that technology, while a discreet drawer keeps smaller office essentials out of sight. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for discreet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
  1. intelligent
  2. invisible
  3. cautious
  4. unnoticed
  5. prudent
  6. unobtrusive
  7. judicious
  8. inconspicuous
Adjective
  • For much of the world, the AI that would matter most may not be the most intelligent model ever built.
    — Keyu Jin, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
  • This all-loving creator is ever present, completely good, and the intelligent source of immortal truth and unending love.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of intelligent
Adjective
  • The mostly invisible bits course through blood and pass from mother to child through the placenta and breast milk.
    — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Why invisible warmth is catching on The cultural setup for this trend was already in place.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of invisible
Adjective
  • Be cautious about unfamiliar apps with extensive permissions.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • And while Denton appears to be the right person to focus on cost savings and efficiencies, Wall Street remained cautious on the timing of Nike’s turnaround.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of cautious
Adjective
  • Acoustic monitoring could therefore provide an additional layer of protection by identifying unusual mechanical behaviour that might otherwise go unnoticed during routine inspections.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Order timestamps cannot explain whether preparation was slow or a finished item waited unnoticed.
    — Maria Zhang, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of unnoticed
Adjective
  • What might seem like prudent preparation in Washington or Tehran could help bring about the war it is meant to deter.
    — Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In other words, presenting the actual risks — without sensationalism — is prudent.
    — Nicholas Florko, STAT, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of prudent
Adjective
  • Or maybe the steady, unobtrusive creep of conservatism has been the idea all along.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The soundbar, subwoofer, and rear speakers come in an unobtrusive Titan Black finish with metal grilles across the front and top.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of unobtrusive
Adjective
  • Although bright whites dominate the hotel’s design, the warmth of unvarnished wood furniture does much to temper its starkness, and judicious use of pops of colour – fresh greens, yellows and florals – gives visual interest to the luxe space.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
  • To ensure his effectiveness and align with his routine, team officials are more judicious in phoning down to the bullpen when he could be used.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of judicious
Adjective
  • Conservators also remove inconspicuous (often inauthentic) additions.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Whatever has caused his rather inconspicuous numbers seemed relevant to ask offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy a few weeks ago.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of inconspicuous

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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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