adj
discerning
dih-SUR-nihng
adj
1
Having good judgment or taste; able to notice subtle differences.
"The restaurant caters to a discerning clientele."
"A discerning eye would spot the forgery immediately."
How to Use Discerning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone with sharp judgment, especially about quality.
Common pairings
discerning eye
discerning taste
discerning customer
Word Forms
more discerning comparative, discernings plural, most discerning superlative
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