discreet
Example Sentences
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With dour, even gloomy-looking, early 20th Century buildings surrounded by busy, drab roads and large, intimidating metal gates, it has a very discreet feel.
From BBC
When asked if the driver was facing prosecution, Babaseyi replied that the "investigation remains discreet for now".
From Barron's
This is often what I'd describe as campaigning with a small "c" – discreet conversations and planning, the vast majority a long way from the public gaze and deniable.
From BBC
The US pope has adopted a more discreet and moderate style to that of his charismatic predecessor Francis, who died on April 21.
From Barron's
As the 7 December attempted military coup in Benin collapsed, the rebels' leader, Lt Col Pascal Tigri, made his discreet escape, apparently over the border into neighbouring Togo.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
