Discerning
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈsɜː.nɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Discerning is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of discern.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of discern.
More Meanings
- Of keen insight or selective judgement; perceptive.
- discernment
Example Sentences
Either his notion weakens, his discernings / Are lethargied
The discerning customer will appreciate our new range of quality clothing.
Such practices as Theſe, too groſs to lye / Long unobſerv'd by each diſcerning Eye, / The more judicious Iſraelites Unſpell'd, / Though ſtill the Charm the giddy Rabble held, […]
Word Forms
- discernings
Synonyms for discerning
Depending on context, synonyms include apprehensive, perceptive, clear, fine, perspicacious, percipient.
Antonyms for discerning
Common opposites include undiscerning.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include perceptive, percipient, discriminating, perspicacious, clear-eyed, clear-sighted.
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