adj
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discerning
dih-SUR-nihng
Discerning (adj) means having good judgment or taste; able to notice subtle differences. Example: “The restaurant caters to a discerning clientele.”
adj
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- discernings
- Comparative
- more discerning
- Superlative
- most discerning
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Synonyms
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undiscerning
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What does “discerning” mean?
The word “discerning” means having good judgment or taste; able to notice subtle differences. In plain terms, describes someone with sharp judgment, especially about quality.
How do you pronounce “discerning”?
“Discerning” is pronounced dih-SUR-nihng (/dɪˈsɝ.nɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “discerning” in a sentence?
Here is “discerning” used in a sentence: “The restaurant caters to a discerning clientele.”
What part of speech is “discerning”?
“Discerning” is an adjective.
Is “discerning” a common word?
“Discerning” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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