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Definition of Discreetness
1. Noun. Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress. "The servants showed great tact and discretion"
Generic synonyms: Discernment, Judgement, Judgment, Sagaciousness, Sagacity
Specialized synonyms: Confidentiality
Derivative terms: Discreet, Prudent
2. Noun. Subtly skillful handling of a situation.
Generic synonyms: Tact, Tactfulness
Derivative terms: Diplomatic, Diplomatical, Discreet, Discreet
Definition of Discreetness
1. Noun. The state or quality of being discreet. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Discreetness
1. [n -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Discreetness
Literary usage of Discreetness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Cruise Upon Wheels: The Chronicle of Some Autumn Wanderings Among the by Charles Allston Collins (1863)
"... INFINITE CAUTION AND Discreetness. THE next morning found our two friends, as
soon as breakfast was swallowed, hastening in the direction of Monsieur ..."
2. The Ordeal of Richard Feverel: A History of a Father and Son by George Meredith (1917)
"Let it be known that I only require discreetness." Discreetness, therefore, was
instructed to reign at the Abbey. Under Adrian's able tuition the fakest of ..."
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