Discreet — Dis*creet , a. [Compar. {Discreeter}; superl. {Discreetest}.] [F. discret, L. discretus separated (whence the meaning reserved, prudent), p. p. of discernere. See {Discern}, and cf. {Discrete}.] 1. Possessed of discernment, especially in avoiding … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Discreeter — Discreet Dis*creet , a. [Compar. {Discreeter}; superl. {Discreetest}.] [F. discret, L. discretus separated (whence the meaning reserved, prudent), p. p. of discernere. See {Discern}, and cf. {Discrete}.] 1. Possessed of discernment, especially in … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Discreetly — Discreet Dis*creet , a. [Compar. {Discreeter}; superl. {Discreetest}.] [F. discret, L. discretus separated (whence the meaning reserved, prudent), p. p. of discernere. See {Discern}, and cf. {Discrete}.] 1. Possessed of discernment, especially in … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Discreetness — Discreet Dis*creet , a. [Compar. {Discreeter}; superl. {Discreetest}.] [F. discret, L. discretus separated (whence the meaning reserved, prudent), p. p. of discernere. See {Discern}, and cf. {Discrete}.] 1. Possessed of discernment, especially in … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Jane Seymour — Infobox British Royalty|majesty|consort name =Jane Seymour title =Queen Consort of England reign =30 May, 1536–24 October, 1537 spouse =Henry VIII issue =Edward VI royal house = othertitles = father =John Seymour mother =Margery Wentworth date of … Wikipedia
discreet — [dɪ skri:t] adjective (discreeter, discreetest) careful and prudent, especially so as to avoid giving offence or attracting attention. Derivatives discreetly adverb discreetness noun Origin ME: from OFr. discret, from L. discretus separate , past … English new terms dictionary
discreet — ► ADJECTIVE (discreeter, discreetest) ▪ careful not to attract attention or give offence. DERIVATIVES discreetly adverb. USAGE The words discrete and discreet are often confused. Discrete means ‘separate’ (a discrete unit) … English terms dictionary
discreetly — discreet ► ADJECTIVE (discreeter, discreetest) ▪ careful not to attract attention or give offence. DERIVATIVES discreetly adverb. USAGE The words discrete and discreet are often confused. Discrete means ‘separate’ (a discrete unit) … English terms dictionary
discreet — adj. (discreeter, discreetest) 1 a circumspect in speech or action, esp. to avoid social disgrace or embarrassment. b tactful; trustworthy. 2 unobtrusive (a discreet touch of rouge). Derivatives: discreetly adv. discreetness n. Etymology: ME f.… … Useful english dictionary
