1. (

• discreet

) marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint; "his trusted discreet aide"; "a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace" ;

2. (

• discerning ,
• discreet

) unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic; "a discerning editor"; "a discreet silence" ;

3. (

• circumspect ,
• discreet

) heedful of potential consequences; "circumspect actions"; "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor" ;