Discreet vs Prim - What's the difference?

Discreet is a related term of prim.

is respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.

prime (the first note or tone of a musical scale).

(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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(etyl) prim, prin, from (etyl) (lena) .

(primmer)

prudish, straight-laced

formal; precise; affectedly neat or nice

prim''' regularity; a '''prim person

(Jonathan Swift)

Often used in the collocation “prim and proper”.

* prim and proper * prissy

(dated) To make affectedly precise or proper.

(dated) To dress or act smartly.

See privet.

(botany) privet

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