/dis.kʁɛ/
Translation
discreet, unobtrusive, quiet
Word origin
From Latin discretus ('separated, able to tell apart'), the past participle of discernere. English 'discern' and 'discrete' come from the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- discretus
- English cognates
- discreet, discern
Grammar
Examples
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He is very discreet about his private life.
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She is wearing an understated dress.
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The neighbours are quiet and kind.
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A faint noise was coming from the kitchen.
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Be discreet, nobody must know.
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