discreet

Example Sentences

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But as portrayed by Mr. Gifuni and co-written by Mr. Bellocchio, Tortora is also kind and discreet: Asking one cellmate what his crime was, the young man says, “I helped my mother.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

For decades a narrow waterway in Ganvie, Benin has been a discreet rendezvous point for young couples to meet -- safe under cover of darkness, far away from strict families and prying eyes.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

So the device isn’t as discreet in some regards, but future models might be harder to spot.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

The discreet, disciplined and private man won 87% of the vote in December's election against a severely depleted field.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

The official suggested a more discreet way to handle the problem.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield