discreet
adjective/dɪˈskriːt/
Frequency rank: #8,291 most common English word
Meaning
Careful to avoid drawing attention or revealing private information; tactful and prudent.
Example sentence
Please be discreet about what I told you and do not share it with anyone else.
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