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discreet — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • coy adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
  • digital adjective Using or storing information as discrete numerical values rather than a continuous signal, as computers do.
  • discreet adj Careful and tactful in what one says or does, especially to avoid causing embarrassment.

Senses

discreet is used for these senses in English:

  • coy Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
  • digital Property of representing values as discrete, often binary, numbers rather than a continuous spectrum.
  • discreet Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.

coy — full definition

  1. adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
  2. adjective Reluctant to give a direct answer, especially about something sensitive.

digital — full definition

  1. adjective Using or storing information as discrete numerical values rather than a continuous signal, as computers do.
  2. adjective Relating to computers, the internet, or modern electronic technology generally.

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