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Discreet vs Descrete - What's the difference?

discreet | descrete |

Descrete is often a misspelling of discreet.


Descrete has no English definition.

As an adjective discreet

is respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.

discreet

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.
  • With a discreet gesture, she reminded him to mind his manners.
    John just doesn't understand that laughing at Mary all day is not very discreet .
  • Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
  • Usage notes

    * Do not confuse with discrete .

    Derived terms

    * discreetly * discretion

    Anagrams

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    descrete

    Not English

    Descrete has no English definition. It may be misspelled.