marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint; his trusted discreet aide; a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace'
unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic; a discerning editor; a discreet silence
[ Syn: discerning ]
heedful of potential consequences; circumspect actions; physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use; a discreet investor
[ Syn: circumspect ]