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Meanings of discreet in English

Spanish
discreto

Marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint.

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discreto

Unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic.

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Examples for "discerning"
Examples for "discerning"
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The key, where possible, is to be discerning rather than simply available.
The Irish Times
2
Research shows that urban animals are resourceful, and often not too discerning.
The Guardian
3
Until we know for sure, the 19-year-old deserves a more discerning public.
The Guardian
4
Prospective retirees need to become more discerning and alert to changing circumstances.
The South African
5
Yet the picture has become a genuine favourite with more discerning children.
The Irish Times

Heedful of potential consequences.

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Usage of discreet in English
1
That said; being too discreet may seem to rankle at times too!
The South African
2
Brilliant and discreet, he'd been Andross Guile's right hand for twenty years.
The black prism
3
The discreet placement of cameras only allowed limited access to Riggs' movements.
The flock
4
They report discreet jostling for position ever since MacDougall's terminal illness emerged.
The Guardian
5
This would enable a discreet check of certain premises on the way.
The Silver Pigs
6
A discreet carrying case and six color options round out the package.
Climbing Magazine
7
Cameras work at discreet angles in a seemingly endless number of locations.
Reuters
8
I needed to be very discreet to avoid having my idea stolen.
Reuters
9
He was grave and discreet, a personal friend and intimate of Tiberius.
A History of Rome During the Later Republic and Early Principate
10
You have been very discreet; I have noticed it from the beginning.
War-time Silhouettes
11
They had been extremely discreet, because of his involvement in the government.
Jewels
12
She didn't think anyone knew; she and Jiro had always been discreet.
Ascension
13
You can achieve much of this by discreet action, behind the scenes.
Navigators of Dune
14
They had been as discreet as possible, which was to say very.
Hostile intent
15
Please be discreet and send it in an envelope by the bearer.
The Human Drift
16
Farnaby followed him at a discreet distance; and the woman followed Farnaby.
The Fallen Leaves
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Translations for discreet
Spanish
discreto
Discreet through the time
Discreet across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common