discreet

Adjective

• Careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions; tactful.
• marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
  • "his trusted discreet aide"
  • "a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace"

Adjective Satellite

• unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic
  • "a discreet silence"
• heedful of potential consequences
  • "a discreet investor"

Adj

• Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
• Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

Examples

• A discreet player doesn’t gloat, even after a massive Words With Friends win.
• 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.

Synonyms

circumspect, discerning

Antonyms

indiscreet

Related Words

discretion