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1 Discreet -- rank: 1000

Discreet definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary DISCREET, a. [L., Gr. It is sometimes written discrete; the distinction between discreet and discrete are arbitrary, but perhaps not entirely useless. The ... a purpose; circumspect; cautious; wary; not rash. It is the discreet man, not the witty, nor the learned, nor the brave ... gives measures to society. Let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise. Genesis 41. WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) adj ... by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint; "his trusted discreet aide"; "a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace" [ant: indiscreet] ...

2 Indiscreet -- rank: 619

... definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary INDISCREE'T, a. [in and discreet.] Not discreet; wanting in discretion; imprudent; inconsiderate; injudicious; as persons. 1. Not ... injudicious; "her behavior was indiscreet at the very best" [ant: discreet] Merriam Webster's adjective Etymology: Middle English indiscrete, from Late ... discernere to separate — more at discern Date: 15th century not discreet ; imprudent < an indiscreet comment > • indiscreetly adverb • indiscreetness noun Oxford Reference Dictionary adj. 1 not discreet; revealing secrets. 2 injudicious, unwary. Derivatives: indiscreetly adv. Etymology: ME f. LL indiscretus (as IN-(1), DISCREET) Webster's 1913 Dictionary Indiscreet In`dis*creet", a. [ ...

3 Discretion -- rank: 557

... Webster's 1828 Dictionary DISCRETION, n. [L, a separating. See Discreet.] 1. Prudence, or knowledge and prudence; that discernment which enables ... s noun Date: 14th century 1. the quality of being discreet ; circumspection; especially cautious reserve in speech 2. ability to make ... of separating or distinguishing Oxford Reference Dictionary n. 1 being discreet; discreet behaviour (treats confidences with discretion). 2 prudence; self-preservation. 3 ... adj. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L discretio -onis (as DISCREET) Webster's 1913 Dictionary Discretion Dis*cre"tion, n. [F ... tion, L. discretio separation, difference, discernment, fr. discernere, discretum. See Discreet, Discern.] 1. Disjunction; separation. [Obs.] --Mede. 2. The quality ...

4 Discreetness -- rank: 522

... Webster's 1828 Dictionary DISCREETNESS, n. The quality of being discreet; discretion. WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: knowing how ... syn: delicacy, diplomacy, discreetness, finesse] Merriam Webster's noun see discreet Webster's 1913 Dictionary Discreet Dis*creet", a. [Compar. Discreeter; superl. Discreetest.] [F. discret, L ... sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious. It is the discreet man, not the witty, nor the learned, nor the brave ... 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. -- Dis*creet"ly, ...

5 Discreetly -- rank: 522

... lay behind this" [ant: indiscreetly] Merriam Webster's adverb see discreet Webster's 1913 Dictionary Discreet Dis*creet", a. [Compar. Discreeter; superl. Discreetest.] [F. discret, L ... sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious. It is the discreet man, not the witty, nor the learned, nor the brave ... 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. -- Dis*creet"ly, adv. -- Dis*creet"ness, n. Collin's Cobuild Dictionary see discreet Moby Thesaurus artfully, astutely, cannily, carefully, cautiously, circumspectly, cleverly, ...

6 Prudent -- rank: 522

... management of practical affairs < prudent investors > c. marked by circumspection ; discreet d. provident, frugal Synonyms: see wise • prudently adverb Oxford Reference ... person or conduct) careful to avoid undesired consequences; circumspect. 2 discreet. Derivatives: prudence n. prudently adv. Etymology: ME f. OF prudent ... in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; sensible; -- opposed to rash; as, a prudent man; dictated or ... woman; prudent expenditure of money. Syn: Cautious; wary; circumspect; considerate; discreet; judicious; provident; economical; frugal. Collin's Cobuild Dictionary Someone who ... with v Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms a. 1. Discreet, cautious, careful, circumspect, wary, considerate, judicious, provident, foreseeing, wise, prudential ... cautious, chary, cheeseparing, circumspect, clairvoyant, conserving, considerate, custodial, deliberate, discerning, discreet, discriminating, discriminative, divinatory, eagle-eyed, economic, economical, economizing, enlightened, ...

7 Judicious -- rank: 482

... adjective Date: 1591 having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment ; discreet Synonyms: see wise • judiciously adverb • judiciousness noun Oxford Reference Dictionary ... governed by sound judgment; having sound judgment; wise; prudent; sagacious; discreet. He is noble, wise, judicious, and best knows The fits o' the season. --Shak. Syn: Prudent; discreet; rational; wise; skillful; discerning; sagacious; well-advised. Collin's Cobuild ... Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms a. Sensible, wise, prudent, discreet, considerate, rational, reasonable, enlightened, sagacious, provident, sober, sound, staid, solid ... canny, careful, cautious, circumspect, considerate, considered, critical, deliberate, diplomatic, discerning, discreet, discriminating, discriminative, dispassionate, enlightened, equitable, fair, gentle, gingerly, guarded, heedful ...

8 Discreeter -- rank: 431

Discreeter definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Discreet Dis*creet", a. [Compar. Discreeter; superl. Discreetest.] [F. discret, L ... sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious. It is the discreet man, not the witty, nor the learned, nor the brave ... 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. -- Dis*creet"ly, adv ...

9 Circumspect -- rank: 431

... physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use"; "a discreet investor" [syn: circumspect, discreet] Merriam Webster's adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French ... a. Cautious, wary, careful, watchful, heedful, considerate, judicious, vigilant, attentive, discreet, prudent, observant. Moby Thesaurus ambling, attentive, calculating, canny, careful, cautious ... chary, claudicant, considerate, crawling, creeping, creeping like snail, curious, deliberate, discreet, discriminating, discriminative, easy, enlightened, faltering, flagging, foot-dragging, gentle, gingerly ...

10 Discreetest -- rank: 431

Discreetest definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Discreet Dis*creet", a. [Compar. Discreeter; superl. Discreetest.] [F. discret, L ... sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious. It is the discreet man, not the witty, nor the learned, nor the brave ... 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. -- Dis*creet"ly, adv ...

11 Cautious -- rank: 431

... noun Synonyms: cautious, circumspect, wary, chary mean prudently watchful and discreet in the face of danger or risk. cautious implies the ... of your tongue. --Watts. Syn: Wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent; circumspect; discreet; heedful; thoughtful; scrupulous; anxious; careful. Usage: Cautious, Wary, Circumspect. A ... of English Synonyms a. Prudent, wary, careful, heedful, chary, circumspect, discreet, watchful, vigilant. Moby Thesaurus alert, ambling, attentive, cagey, calculating, canny ... cozy, crawling, creeping, creeping like snail, curious, deliberate, demurring, diffident, discreet, disinclined to believe, disposed to doubt, easy, expedient, faltering, flagging ...

12 Discrete -- rank: 371

Discrete definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary DISCRETE, a. [L. See Discreet.] 1. Separate; distinct; disjunct. Discrete proportion is when the ratio ... discretely adv. discreteness n. Etymology: ME f. L discretus: see DISCREET Webster's 1913 Dictionary Discrete Dis*crete", a. [L. discretus, p. p. of discernere. See Discreet.] 1. Separate; distinct; disjunct. --Sir M. Hale. 2. Disjunctive; containing ...

13 Considerate -- rank: 371

... consideration, or to sober reflection; thoughtful; hence, serious; circumspect; careful; discreet; prudent; not hasty or rash; not negligent. Aeneas is patient ... considerate of praise. --Dr. H. More. Syn: Thoughtful; reflective; careful; discreet; prudent; deliberate; serious. See Thoughtful. -- Con*sid"er*ate*ly ... chary, chivalrous, circumspect, civil, compassionate, complaisant, courteous, curious, deferential, delicate, discreet, discriminating, discriminative, enlightened, fair, friendly, generous, gingerly, good-hearted, graceful ...

14 Discerning -- rank: 371

... undiscerning] 2: unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic; "a discerning editor"; "a discreet silence" [syn: discerning, discreet] 3: quick to understand; "a kind and apprehensive friend"- Nathaniel ... discretum; dis- + cernere to separate, distinguish. See Certain, and cf. Discreet.] 1. To see and identify by noting a difference or ...

15 Thoughtful -- rank: 371

... Prior. Syn: Considerate; deliberate; contemplative; attentive; careful; wary; circumspect; reflective; discreet. Usage: Thoughtful, Considerate. He who is habitually thoughtful rarely neglects ... reflecting. 2. Careful, heedful, regardful, mindful, attentive, considerate, circumspect, wary, discreet, prudent. 3. Studious, serious, sober, quiet, promoting thought. Moby Thesaurus ... contemplative, courteous, curious, decorous, deep, deferential, deliberating, deliberative, delicate, demure, discreet, discriminating, discriminative, earnest, engrossed, enlightened, excogitating, fair, formal, frowning, graceful ...