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How do you use discreet in a sentence?

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("discreet" means private, circumspect, unobtrusive while the similar word "discrete" means separate, individual)

He made some discreet inquiries about her brother's shady past.

I'll try to be a bit more discreet the next time.

To avoid suspicion, the secret agent had to be discreet and cautious.

There was a discreet silence in the house.

Being discreet is a good way to avoid by hurt someones feelings.

I could tell you her secret, but that wouldn't be discreet.
Joanne was discreet at using her cell phone, due to the fact that she could text entire messages with the phone in her lap without looking at it once.

The hotel manager was very discreet concerning his clientele, especially the married men.

yes. example: i was discreet to my friend when she hurt my feelings.

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