Discreet is an English word with synonyms like modest or restrained. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Discreet meaning
- Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
- Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
Synonyms of Discreet
Using Discreet
- The main meaning on this page is: Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic. | Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
- Useful related words include: modest, restrained, unostentatious, indiscreet.
- In the example corpus, discreet often appears in combinations such as: and discreet, discreet and, discreet investigation.
Context around Discreet
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 11 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Discreet
- In this selection, "discreet" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, tiny, info, billing, billing, payment and desktop stand out and add context to how "discreet" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and a discreet extractor fan and and rather discreet 1 54. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "discreet" sits close to words such as adolescence, antetokounmpo and armament, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with discreet
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
A separate utility room provides a discreet place for laundry. (10 words)
I'm pretty discreet about it, but it's not a secret. (12 words)
The exhaust also has an active centre section with discreet downturned tips. (12 words)
Drilon did not single out any senator, but his statement came a month after Sen. Robin Padilla drew criticism as videos of him combing his mustache with hardly an effort to be discreet while a committee hearing was being conducted, went viral. (42 words)
All of which does not distract from the fact that for most of his career, Odier has been first and foremost a discreet and loyal counsellor to the world’s very, very rich. (33 words)
Mathilde also opted for a discreet yet glamourous makeup, with a dash of bronzer highlighting her sun-kissed glow, and a dash of eyeliner and mascara bringing the focus to her doe eyes. (33 words)
Example sentences (20)
Discreet and anonymous: Users can opt for anonymous profiles (with fake user info), discreet billing, discreet payment methods, and discreet desktop and mobile app access.
The halls have seen innumerable weddings, discreet business shake-ups, and not-so-discreet attorney-banker drinking binges.
All of which does not distract from the fact that for most of his career, Odier has been first and foremost a discreet and loyal counsellor to the world’s very, very rich.
A separate utility room provides a discreet place for laundry.
Drilon did not single out any senator, but his statement came a month after Sen. Robin Padilla drew criticism as videos of him combing his mustache with hardly an effort to be discreet while a committee hearing was being conducted, went viral.
He’s also not celebrating his achievements; he goes to Carson City simply to live his last days in peace and takes discreet precautions to ensure that he won’t be identified.
I'm pretty discreet about it, but it's not a secret.
In the hullaballoo of London’s Frieze Week, the slick and rather discreet 1-54 contemporary African art fair can slip by unnoticed.
Its compact size and discreet design make it perfect for travel or solo play.
Lihim, a Filipino word that means “secret”, reveals a unique luxury resort that is unapologetically secluded and intimate—a discreet destination of choice for the discerning traveler.
Manufactured in Denmark these tiny, discreet hearing instruments come with a 2 year warranty and use disposable batteries.
Mathilde also opted for a discreet yet glamourous makeup, with a dash of bronzer highlighting her sun-kissed glow, and a dash of eyeliner and mascara bringing the focus to her doe eyes.
Surprising no one, “discreet” was the most popular profile tag while “hung” was the most-searched for.
The current mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, who is close to the Kremlin but surprisingly discreet about the conflict in Ukraine, is heavily favored to be re-elected.
The discreet sugar daddy will enjoy many of the features that mainstream popular dating sites provide without all of the potential public overexposure.
The exhaust also has an active centre section with discreet downturned tips.
The Harper's were only partly a secret society, but they still wanted to keep their activities discreet.
The kitchen has integrated appliances such as a built-in fridge freezer, dishwasher, a hob and a discreet extractor fan with marble effect counter tops.
These tiny, discreet containers are filled with a liquid form of THC and can be easily attached to a vape pen for a smooth, enjoyable high.
They also tend to prefer the discreet elegance of Robin Birley’s clubs, 5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s, to the rather more flamboyant Annabel’s.
Common combinations with discreet
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- and discreet 15×
- discreet and 11×
- discreet investigation 10×
- for discreet 8×
- be discreet 7×
- the discreet 6×
- of discreet 6×
- more discreet 6×
- very discreet 5×
- discreet about 4×