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Succinct vs Discreet - What's the difference?

succinct | discreet |

As adjectives the difference between succinct and discreet

is that succinct is brief and to the point while discreet is respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.

succinct

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • brief and to the point
  • compressed into a tiny area.
  • (archaic) wrapped by, or as if by a girdle; closely fitting, wound or wrapped or drawn up tightly.

    • Synonyms

    * concise * laconic * See also

    Derived terms

    * succinctness * succinctly

    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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