OXFORD 9000
📚 adj • entry_id 4717

discreet

/dɪˈskɹiːt/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
discreto
Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
John just doesn't understand that laughing at Mary all day is not very discreet.
With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners.