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. [ 1913 Webster ]
It is the discreet man, not the witty, nor the learned, nor the brave, who guides the conversation, and gives measures to society. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
Satire 's my weapon, but I 'm too discreet
To run amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
The sea is silent, the sea is discreet. Longfellow. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Differing; distinct. [ Obs. ] Spenser.
-- Dis*creet"ly, adv. -- Dis*creet"ness, n.