discreet

adj 1: marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint; "his

trusted discreet aide"; "a discreet, finely wrought

gold necklace [ant: {indiscreet}]

2: unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic; "a discerning

editor"; "a discreet silence" [syn: {discerning}]

3: heedful of potential consequences; "circumspect actions";

"physicians are now more circumspect about recommending

its use"; "a discreet investor" [syn: {circumspect}]