discerning

adjective
UK: /dɪˈsɜːnɪŋ/
US: /dɪˈsɝːnɪŋ/

  1. Able to judge people and things well.

    1. She has a discerning eye for good art.
    2. Only discerning customers will recognize the superior quality of this product because only they pay attention to details.

  2. Showing good taste or judgment.

    1. He is a very discerning man.
    2. The discerning critic praised her performance for its nuance and emotional depth, although many others disliked the production.

Synonyms

astute judicious discriminating shrewd perceptive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "discerning" in English means: Able to judge people and things well., Showing good taste or judgment..

The phonetic transcription of "discerning" is /dɪˈsɜːnɪŋ/ in British English and /dɪˈsɝːnɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "discerning": astute, judicious, discriminating, shrewd, perceptive.

Example usage of "discerning": "She has a discerning eye for good art. ". More examples on the page.