Synonyms for discreetness
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Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Discretion
Definitions
- n. 1
The state or quality of being discreet.
Example sentences
- discretion Discretion is a rare and important virtue.
- prudence It is clear that he failed for lack of prudence.
- diplomacy Openness and toughness characterize Korean diplomacy.
- finesse It could have been executed with more finesse.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| discreetness | steady | |
| discretion | falling | |
| prudence | steady | |
| circumspection | steady | |
| diplomacy | steady | |
| finesse | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- finesse2
- 8 letters
- delicacy4, prudence2
- 9 letters
- diplomacy4
- 10 letters
- discretion3
- 14 letters
- circumspection4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (finesse2 = 2 syllables).