Discreet

/dɪˈskɹiːt/ adjective

Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.

What it means

  1. (adjective) Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic. “John just doesn't understand that laughing at Mary all day is not very discreet.”
  2. (adjective) Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

Letter analysis

  • Discreet contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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What does Discreet mean?

Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.

What are the anagrams of Discreet?

Valid anagrams: discrete.

How many letters are in Discreet?

Discreet has 8 letters.

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