Discreet vs Generous - What's the difference?

As adjectives the difference between discreet and generous

is that discreet is respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic while generous is (obsolete) of noble birth.

(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.

* Do not confuse with discrete .

* discreetly * discretion

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(en adjective)

(obsolete) Of noble birth.

Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.

Thank you for your generous words.

Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.

She's been extremely generous with her winnings.

Large, more than ample, copious.

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