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Discreet vs Economical - What's the difference?

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Discreet is a related term of economical.


As adjectives the difference between discreet and economical

is that discreet is respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic while economical is careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.

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

    * ----

    economical

    English

    Alternative forms

    * economicall (obsolete) * (archaic) * (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
  • Relating to economy in any other sense.
  • Usage notes

    Modern usage prefers economic' when describing the economy of a region or country (and when referring to personal or family budgeting).
    '
    Economical
    is preferred when referring to thrift or value for money.

    Derived terms

    * economically * economical with the truth

    See also

    * economic