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Discreet"
(), 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. 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. Differing; distinct. [Obs.] Spenser.
-- Discreet"ly, adv.
-- Discreet"ness, n.



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