Dis*creet" (?), a.
[Compar. Discreeter (?); superl.
Discreetest.] [F. discret, L. discretus separated (whence the meaning reserved,
prudent), p. p. of discernere. See Discern, and cf. Discrete.]
1. Possessed of discernment, especially in avoiding error or evil, and in the adaptation of means to ends; prudent; sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious. It is the discreet man, not the witty, nor the learned, nor the brave, who guides the conversation, and gives measures to society.
Addison. Satire 's my weapon, but I 'm too discreet
To run amuck,
and tilt at
all I meet. Pope. The sea is silent, the sea is discreet. Longfellow.
2. Differing; distinct. [Obs.] Spenser. --
Dis*creet"ly,
adv. -- Dis*creet"ness, n.
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