Definition of Discerning

1. Adjective. Having or revealing keen insight and good judgment. "A discerning reader"


2. Adjective. Unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic. "A discreet silence"
Exact synonyms: Discreet
Similar to: Tactful
Derivative terms: Discreetness

3. Adjective. Quick to understand. "A kind and apprehensive friend"
Exact synonyms: Apprehensive
Similar to: Perceptive
Derivative terms: Apprehend

4. Adjective. Able to make or detect effects of great subtlety; sensitive. "A discerning eye for color"
Similar to: Discriminating

Definition of Discerning

1. a. Acute; shrewd; sagacious; sharp-sighted.

Definition of Discerning

1. discern [v] - See also: discern

Lexicographical Neighbors of Discerning

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discerning (current term)
discerningly
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