DISCREET

discreet. Discreet, a. prudent, wise, cautious, modest, sober

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Dis‐creet″ (?), a. [Compar. Discreeter (?); superl. Discreetest.] [[F. discret, L. discretus separated (whence the meaning reserved, prudent), p. p. of discernere. See Discern, and cf. Discrete.]] 1. 1. Possessed of discernment, especially in avoiding error or evil, and in the adaptation of means to ends; prudent; sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious.
It is the discreet man, not the witty, nor the learned, nor the brave, who guides the conversation, and gives measures to society. Addison. Satire 's my weapon, but I 'm too discreet To run amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope. The sea is silent, the sea is discreet. Longfellow. 2. 2. Differing; distinct. Spenser.
— Dis‐creet″ly, adv. — Dis‐creet″ness, n.