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Restrained vs Discreet - What's the difference?

restrained | discreet |

As adjectives the difference between restrained and discreet

is that restrained is held back, limited, kept in check or under control while discreet is respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.

As a verb restrained

is past tense of restrain.

restrained

English

Adjective

(head)
  • Held back, limited, kept in check or under control.
    • He greeted her for the first time in three years with a restrained embrace.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (restrain)
    • He was restrained by the straight jacket.

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    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

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