形容词

1. (言行)谨慎的，考虑周到的
If you are discreet, you are polite and careful in what you do or say, because you want to avoid embarrassing or offending someone.

1. marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

e.g. his trusted discreet aide
a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace

2. heedful of potential consequences

e.g. circumspect actions
physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use
a discreet investor

Synonym: circumspect

3. unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic

e.g. a discerning editor
a discreet silence

Synonym: discerning