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discreet

/dɪˈskrit/ /dɪˈskriːt/
adjective
  1. 1 ketum, ağzı sıkı, ölçülü
  2. 2 göze batmayan, dikkat çekmeyen

Definition (English)

  1. Careful about what you say or do, so that you keep secrets and do not embarrass people.
  2. Small, quiet or simple, so that it does not attract attention.

Example Sentences

  1. Please be discreet about this matter.
    Lütfen bu konuda ketum ol.
  2. You can trust her with the news; she's very discreet.
    Bu haberi ona güvenle söyleyebilirsin; çok ağzı sıkıdır.
  3. She wore discreet gold earrings with her dark suit.
    Koyu renk takımıyla göze batmayan altın küpeler takmıştı.
  4. He made a discreet inquiry about the job.
    İşle ilgili dikkat çekmeden bilgi aldı.

Synonyms

tactfuldiplomaticunobtrusivelow-key

Antonyms

indiscreetconspicuousshowy

Collocations

be discreet aboutdiscreet inquiriesa discreet distancediscreet lighting

Related Words

privacyconfidentialitysensitivitydiplomacysubtletyrestraint