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discreet

adjectivefeminine/diʃˈkɾetɐ/medium

dis·cre·ta

Definition

Careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment.
She was very discreet about the company's plans.
He chose a discreet location for the meeting.
Common collocations
discreet inquirydiscreet charmremain discreet

Etymology

Do latim 'discretus', particípio passado de 'discernere'.

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