Both Uses of
discreet
in
The Horse Whisperer
- More discreetly positioned, on the desk where only she could see them, were the photographs of those she cared about: Grace, Robert and her father.†
Chpt 1 *discreetly = in a manner that is unlikely to attract attention or cause embarrassment
- Not the normal kind of clientele, Hal had discreetly informed him.†
Chpt 10
Definitions:
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(1)
(discreet as in: discreet--not showy or gossipy) trustworthy with secrets or subtle (not attracting attention)This sense of discreet sometimes indicates that something is small (so as not to attract attention) as in "discreet earrings."
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(2)
(discreet as in: discreet--not foolish) sensible and careful; possibly having good mannersThis sense of discreet is more commonly seen in classic literature than in modern writing. There is may also refer to having the judgment to exercise good manners.