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Adjective discreet has 3 senses
- discreet - marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint; "his trusted discreet aide"; "a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace"
Antonyms: indiscreet, bigmouthed, blabbermouthed, blabby, talkative, imprudent
- discerning, discreet - unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic; "a discerning editor"; "a discreet silence"
Antonyms: tactless, untactful (indirect, via tactful)
- circumspect, discreet - heedful of potential consequences; "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor"
Antonym: imprudent (indirect, via prudent)
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