The meaning of discreet is having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech Exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment Cautious and restrained (as in revealing information).
Careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping… Discreet (comparative more discreet or discreeter, superlative most discreet or discreetest) respectful of privacy or secrecy Judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature
The teacher was discreet in discussing the student's behavior. Definition of discreet adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. If you are discreet, you are polite and careful in what you do or say, because you want to avoid embarrassing or offending someone
They were gossipy and not always discreet.
