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| 1. | [ adjective ] heedful of potential consequences | |
| Synonyms: | circumspect | |
| Examples: | "circumspect actions" "physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use" "a discreet investor" |
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| Related terms: | prudent | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic | |
| Synonyms: | discerning | |
| Examples: | "a discerning editor" "a discreet silence" |
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| Related terms: | tactful | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint | |
| Examples: | "his trusted discreet aide" "a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace |
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| Related terms: | indiscreet prudent modest | |
| Similar spelling: |
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