discreet
Translation
careful, prudent, unobtrusive
Examples
She was very discreet about their relationship.
She was very discreet about their relationship.
He made a discreet enquiry about the job.
He made a discreet inquiry about the job.
Grammar Patterns
((about sth.)) to be careful about (sth.) She was very discreet about their relationship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: careful, cautious, prudent; Antonyms: indiscreet, careless, obvious
Etymology
From Latin 'discretus', meaning 'separated', 'distinct'. The prefix 'dis-' means 'apart' and 'cernere' means 'to separate'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-create' – you don't create a scene, you are separate from the drama. Note the spelling difference from 'discrete' (separate).