Word Finder - discreet

definition

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

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John just doesn't understand that laughing at Mary all day is not very discreet.

definition

Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

I imagine if there are aliens, they've been discreet for a reason.

They were at another discreet location, this one nestled between the peaks of two mountains.

He specializes in discreet, highly contained domestic counter insurgency and counterterrorism operations.

They refused to regard Luther as in any way their leader, or even to recognize him as a discreet person.

She was already growing impatient, and stamped her foot, ready to cry at his not coming at once, when she heard the young man's discreet steps approaching neither quickly nor slowly.

You are not the only one who knows how to be discreet.

They sat dutifully, sharing the pillow, and were calm for several moments before a discreet elbow match broke out between them.

Some of their followers were less discreet.

The French language was to be enriched by a development of its internal resources and by discreet borrowing from the Latin and Greek.

The idea behind The Millionaire's Club is to provide a safe and discreet service for wealthy men who are looking for a partner.

Could've been a little more discreet, but it fits Rhyn's personality.

Photographers are welcome but should remain discreet at all times during the service.

Behind that discreet green door lies the cozy, comfortable world of Searcy's Roof Garden Bedrooms, a surprisingly peaceful central London oasis.

I need to be discreet.

Others despised humans, but the fact that this one hesitated to abandon the woman to her fate told Jule more than the most discreet of immortals probably intended.

By threatening me, by condemning me, and finally, by seeking a discreet audience with me.

You are not, under any circumstance to bleed a human dry, at least not yet. It is imperative, for the time being, that we are discreet, pass through civilization undetected.

They offer discreet, durable and highly professional cards articulating your dietary needs to waiters and chefs.

The commentary is relayed via a discreet headset linked to an infra-red system.

Audio Pro Image Series Brochure (pdf) The super-slim Image 44 is one of the most discreet floor-standing loudspeakers available.

Cookie tins were one of the most discreet ways of advertising rarely showing the company name or the product enclosed in a prominent position.

Hang the white board in the kitchen, laundry room, or other area that is common enough for each member of your family to see, but discreet enough that friends and visitors don't need to know the laundry isn't done yet.

Because there are many places online that allow you to shop for these specialty items from the discreet privacy of your own home.

The padding is similar in shape to a silicone insert, but it is made of fabric and slides down into a discreet pocket on the insides of the cups.

If you need to nurse in public, but prefer to be discreet about it, then choose a bra with fasteners you can open without even looking.

As you might expect, most of the retailers who specialize in selling panties for men make it a policy to ship their products in discreet brown paper packages.

Aware of his powers from a young age, Martha and Jonathan coached him to be discreet, to keep them hidden and thus to keep him protected.

Sometimes the head of the Council That Was Seven has to be discreet.

Maybe next time we can be more discreet.

He realized the superior qualities of his minister, though with a lively sense of his own dignity he often wished him more discreet and less imperious; he had confidence in him but did not love him.

She knew Andre to be discreet, but could even he withhold these secrets from Gabriel, the deity who raised him from the dead-dead?

Gabriel sensed he was trying to balance his natural inclination to be discreet with his obligation to serve the deity that raised him from the dead-dead.

This film makes the body count of Hamlet look discreet.

Elton's openness extends beyond finance, into his emotional life, a place which, again, tradition demands we Britons keep discreet.

From the moment you are greeted by the liveried doorman, you will experience a cordial yet discreet welcome.

In fact we had a discreet guffaw regarding the matter when I met him on Saturday afternoon for High Tea.

Notes on cards in copperplate handwriting in scented envelopes delivered by discreet footmen are how it should be.

A life extravagantly in the morning of an evening in berlin stokes g. A discreet little spend time with.

She's casually rock 'n ' roll in loose jeans and light blue shirt, discreet henna tattoos curling round her wrist and ankle.

This discreet, traditional trattoria is particularly appealing on a sunny day, when the courtyard is perfect for a peaceful lunch.

Small, discreet and very powerful multi speed vibrator, in a choice of colors to suit your mood.

If you have a baby sling to carry your baby in, it can also be great for discreet breastfeeding.

If mom breastfeeds or bottle feeds the baby before or after the ceremony, ask permission to take a discreet photo.

Nursing Bra Cami-The nursing bra cami that Leading Lady offers is a good choice if you want to be especially discreet about the fact that you are wearing a nursing bra.

The registry information can be placed in a discreet location or on a separate page.

Swinger sailings offers more discreet alternative lifestyle cruises and concentrates on providing individualized attention to passengers rather than hosting mass erotic parties on the high seas.

L.L. Bean describes this look as having plenty of room in the seat and legs, with a "discreet side-elastic" for "all-day comfort".

This is discreet, easy-to-carry and easy-to-use.

They can, of course, be as large or small as you like, but hieroglyphics make it especially easy to choose a tattoo that will have special meaning, look unique and still be discreet.

These tattoos tend to be on the medium-to-larger side simply because of the detail, but they can be pared down to just the silhouette of a woman's face with the word "Virgo" underneath for something smaller and more discreet.