Tuesday's Word: discreet
Main Entry: dis·creet
Pronunciation: di-'skrEt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French discret, from Medieval Latin discretus, from Latin, past participle of discernere to separate, distinguish between -- more at DISCERN
1 : having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : PRUDENT; especially : capable of preserving prudent silence
2 : UNPRETENTIOUS, MODEST
3 : UNOBTRUSIVE, UNNOTICEABLE
- dis·creet·ly adverb
- dis·creet·ness noun
Merriam-Webster Online
Bloggers, a discreet young lady suggested this week's Word. Regular contributors are not forgotten so please continue requests.
This blog practices discretion and protects its friends.* To illustrate the emphasis placed upon integrity, next week's Word will be "candor."
*Elaboration will be made on 01 OCT 2006.
Pronunciation: di-'skrEt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French discret, from Medieval Latin discretus, from Latin, past participle of discernere to separate, distinguish between -- more at DISCERN
1 : having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : PRUDENT; especially : capable of preserving prudent silence
2 : UNPRETENTIOUS, MODEST
3 : UNOBTRUSIVE, UNNOTICEABLE
- dis·creet·ly adverb
- dis·creet·ness noun
Merriam-Webster Online
Bloggers, a discreet young lady suggested this week's Word. Regular contributors are not forgotten so please continue requests.
This blog practices discretion and protects its friends.* To illustrate the emphasis placed upon integrity, next week's Word will be "candor."
*Elaboration will be made on 01 OCT 2006.
posted by Yoga Korunta | 00:01
4 Comments:
Discreet. The way you tell someone which creet you would like to have.
Candor. The opening you use to get out of a can.
I'll be here all week folks. Be sure to be good to your bartender and waitresses. :)
POP, it's good to see you back! May we have blue creets?
I like the combination of candor and discretion. One can be honest and kind at the same time. The problem with brutal honesty is that it's brutal.
Crabbi, these are words which go well with one another. You make a good point about being kind and honest. Thanks for reading!
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