The meaning of DISCREET is having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : prudent; especially : cautious and restrained (as in revealing information).

DISCREET definition: 1. careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping…. Learn more.

Possessed of, exercising, or showing prudence and self-restraint in speech and behavior; circumspect: The teacher was discreet in discussing the student's behavior.

Definition of discreet adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. careful in what you say or do, in order to keep something secret or to avoid causing difficulty for somebody or making them feel …

If you are discreet, you are polite and careful in what you do or say, because you want to avoid embarrassing or offending someone. They were gossipy and not always discreet.

Jan 6, 2026 · discreet (comparative more discreet or discreeter, superlative most discreet or discreetest) Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; …

dis•creet (di skrēt′), adj. judicious in one's conduct or speech, esp. with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect. showing prudence …

DISCREET definition: judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect. See examples of …

DISCREET meaning: 1 : used to suggest that someone is being careful about not allowing something to be known or noticed by many people; 2 : not likely to be seen or noticed by many people

Factsheet What does the word discreet mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word discreet. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.