Discreet and Sly

Discreet

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

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

Nearby Words: discreetly, discreetness

Sly

Sly adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.

Discreet and sly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discreet" instead an adjective "Sly".

Nearby Words: slyness, slyly
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