Synonyms of discreet
14 similar words
Another word for discreet is appropriate. Other synonyms of discreet are low-profile, prudent, obscure, tight-lipped and unobtrusive.
Synonyms and similar words for discreet
adjectiveRespectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment...
- appropriateSuitable to the social situation or to social respect or social discreetness; socially correct; socially discreet...
- prudentSagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.
- tactfulPossessing tact; able to deal with people in a sensitive manner.
- tight-lippedUnwilling to divulge information.
adjectiveNot drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
- low-profileNot clearly attracting attention; inconspicuous.
- notelessNot attracting notice; inconspicuous.
- unobtrusiveNot obtrusive; not blatant or noticeable; discreet, inconspicuous.
- improminentNot prominent.
- inconspicuous
- inevidentNot evident; obscure.
- inobtrusiveInconspicuous; unobtrusive.
- obscureHidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.
- unevidentNot evident.
- unconspicuous obsoleteNot conspicuous; inconspicuous.
Meaning of discreet
- adjective Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
- adjective Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
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Questions about synonyms of discreet
- What is another word for discreet?
- Discreet has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as appropriate, low-profile, prudent, obscure, tight-lipped, unobtrusive and tactful.
- What does discreet mean?
- Discreet means respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
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