Close and Discreet

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Close adjective - Given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge.

Usage example: she was as close as a stone when it came to talking about her love life

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Discreet and close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discreet" instead an adjective "Close".

Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Discreet adjective - Having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech.

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Close and discreet are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Discreet".

Nearby Words: discreetly, discreetness

Fanservice: The manga has a few discreet instances, that need close attention to be noticed.

Source: Manga / Fight Ippatsu! Juuden-chan!!
Foreigns can use Blood Magic to connect other places with their homeland for a short while (basically cheating) but they shouldn't if they wish to be discreet, as the use of it sets an alarm on any native Orphics close by.

Source: Webcomic / Blindsprings

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