Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The quality of being discreet; discretion.
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- noun The state or quality of being
discreet .
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- noun subtly skillful handling of a situation
- noun knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
Etymologies
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discreet + -ness
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