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 Fidget jewelry is no longer a discreet secret worn under a shirt cuff. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026 Debra Kissen, clinical director of Light On Anxiety in Chicago, told Today that discreet fidgeting is more socially acceptable than clicking pens or spinning gadgets. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 His discreet existence ends when a bounty placed on his head thrusts him on the run with Thomas Shepard, a mysterious boy who may be Vision’s son, reincarnate. — ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2026 But according to Kang, hiding behind copyright isn’t an effective way to protect yourself from discreet filming. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 14 Aug. 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
  • Our hardware-agnostic capabilities expedite industrial adoption of Physical AI, while building the foundation that will support the next generation of intelligent robotic systems, including industrial humanoids.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Xiaomi moves beyond Nvidia Xiaomi’s existing electric vehicles have relied on Nvidia hardware for their intelligent-driving systems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of intelligent
Adjective
  • These connections form an invisible architecture of care and belonging.
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
  • However, an unpredictable schedule is part of the invisible contract that comes with making consequential decisions.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of invisible
Adjective
  • Florida’s Republican gubernatorial ticket is defying historic trends for a political party traditionally known for elevating white men to leadership positions — even as the GOP remains cautious about drawing attention to the shift.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Bindi, a young female wallaby, is inquisitive and extremely curious, while Wally, a young male wallaby, is more cautious and likes to look at things from afar, Borozenets said.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cautious
Adjective
  • Thus, around 1912–14, Picasso, Braque, and Juan Gris revived one of the classical modes of imitation, but this resurrection of good old cut-and-paste went unnoticed due to its modernist rebranding.
    — Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This does not go unnoticed by Britt (Isabelle Bonfrer), a bartender who watches it unfold with quiet amusement.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of unnoticed
Adjective
  • Critics of Modi’s prudent management of Washington have not come up with a convincing alternative strategy for how India should handle the growing power imbalance with China.
    — C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But Newsom’s new language moves away from the prudent standard and also drops the fatality requirement.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of prudent
Adjective
  • As with most technical problems, find a solution that’s natural and unobtrusive.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Image and Video Capture As a Chrome extension, Droplr displays an unobtrusive window in your browser's corner with all your screen capture options.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of unobtrusive
Adjective
  • Buck has long since dismounted from his high horse, but people who live in glass houses that are also occupied by Mike Darnell should probably be a bit more judicious when hucking rocks.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • At an Assembly Health Committee hearing in June, Chief Probation Officers of California Legislative Director Danielle Sanchez said these facilities are already subjected to judicious inspection and would not benefit from additional oversight.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of judicious
Adjective
  • But despite shooting on 35mm, Swanberg continues to pursue a visually inconspicuous style that’s complementarily but counterproductively in line with the performance style.
    — Vadim Rizov, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Martynka's shelter, located in an inconspicuous two-bedroom apartment in central Krakow, has hosted more than 100 women and children.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of inconspicuous

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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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