Discerning: meaning, definitions and examples
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discerning
[ dษชหsษหrnษชล ]
perceptive
Having or showing good judgement or understanding.
Synonyms
astute, discriminating, judicious, perceptive, sagacious.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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discerning |
Use when describing someone who shows good judgment or insight, especially in recognizing fine distinctions.
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perceptive |
Use when talking about someone who has a keen ability to see and understand things, especially hidden or subtle information.
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discriminating |
Use when describing someone who has good taste and can recognize fine differences and quality, often in a positive sense.
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judicious |
Use when referring to someone who shows good judgment and careful consideration, often in decision-making.
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astute |
Use when referring to someone who is clever and shows great understanding, especially in practical matters.
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sagacious |
Use when describing someone who is wise and has deep insight, usually by nature or experience.
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Examples of usage
- She was known for her discerning taste in fashion.
- The discerning critic praised the film for its originality.
- I trust your discerning eye to choose the best option.
- The discerning customer quickly noticed the high quality of the product.
- The discerning reader can appreciate the subtle nuances in the text.
Translations
Translations of the word "discerning" in other languages:
๐ต๐น perspicaz
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฎเคเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช scharfsinnig
๐ฎ๐ฉ tajam
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะฝะธะบะปะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wnikliwy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆดๅฏๅใฎใใ (ใฉใใใคใใใใฎใใ)
๐ซ๐ท perspicace
๐ช๐ธ perspicaz
๐น๐ท sezgili
๐ฐ๐ท ํต์ฐฐ๋ ฅ ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุซุงูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ bystrรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ bystrรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆดๅฏๅ็ (yวu dรฒngchรก lรฌ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ prodoren
๐ฎ๐ธ skarpur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าััะฐาั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแญแ แแแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ itiq
๐ฒ๐ฝ perspicaz
Etymology
The word 'discerning' originated from the Middle English word 'discernen', which came from the Old French word 'discerner', meaning 'distinguish'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The term evolved over time to represent the ability to perceive or recognize subtle differences or distinctions, particularly in matters of taste, judgment, or understanding.
See also: discern, discernible, discernibly, discerningly, discernment, indiscernible.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,745, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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