discreet

Universal Words adjective careful in what you say or do, in order to keep sth secret or to avoid causing embarrassment or difficulty for sb SYNTACTFUL: He was always very discreet about his love affairs. * You ought to make a few discreet enquiries before you sign anything. * A discreet glance at the clock told me the interview had lasted an hour. discreetly adverb: She coughed discreetly to announce her presence. ______________________________ WORDFAMILY discreet adj. (=/= indiscreet) discretion n. (=/= indiscretion) ______________________________