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How do you spell Discreet?

Correct spelling

discreet

Discreet has two E's together - keep your secrets close together too

Why is discreet spelled this way?

From Latin discretus, separated. DIS (apart) + CERNERE (to separate). Someone discreet keeps things properly separated — judgment about what to share and what to withhold.

Common misspellings of discreet

discretediscreatdiscret

Example

She was discreet about her friend's personal problems, never gossiping with others.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell discreet?+
The correct spelling is "discreet". Discreet has two E's together - keep your secrets close together too
Is it discrete or discreet?+
The correct spelling is "discreet", not "discrete".

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