discreet
/dɪˈskɹiːt/ adjetivo C1En español: discreto
- Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic. · With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners.· John just doesn't understand that laughing at Mary all day is not very discreet.
- Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
Comparativo discreeter · Superlativo discreetest
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In the dining-room she had been demure and discreet.
It is a large supposition; for discreet inquiry among servants and others has failed to corroborate it in any way.
“Sire,” said Villefort, “I will render a faithful report to your majesty, but I must entreat your forgiveness if my anxiety leads to some obscurity in my language.” A glance at the king after this discreet and subtle exordium, assured Villefort of the benignity of his august auditor, and he went on:
One has to be discreet when one talks of high matters of state.
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