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
- adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
- adjective Reluctant to give a direct answer, especially about something sensitive.
digital — full definition
- adjective Using or storing information as discrete numerical values rather than a continuous signal, as computers do.
- adjective Relating to computers, the internet, or modern electronic technology generally.
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