discreet

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of DISCREET

having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech <he was very discreet, only saying what was necessary>

Synonyms intelligent, judgmatic (or judgmatical), judicious, prudent

Near Antonyms careless, heedless, incautious, rash; improvident, shortsighted; foolish, unwise

Antonyms imprudent, indiscreet, injudicious

not readily seen or noticed <with a discreet gesture, she signalled to her husband that she was ready to leave the party>

Synonyms discreet, inconspicuous, invisible, unnoticeable

Near Antonyms arresting, eye-catching, showy, striking; flashy, loud, noisy; apparent, clear, discernible (also discernable), distinct, evident, manifest, obvious, patent, plain, prominent, unmistakable; blatant, flagrant, glaring, gross, screaming

Antonyms conspicuous, noticeable, visible

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