discerning
English
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /dɪˈsɜːn.iŋ/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GenAm" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /dɪˈsɝn.iŋ/
Verb
discerning
Adjective
discerning (comparative more discerning, superlative most discerning)
- Of keen insight or good judgement; perceptive.
- The discerning customer will appreciate our new range of quality clothing.
Related terms
Translations
of keen insight
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Noun
discerning (plural discernings)
- discernment
- 1605, William Shakespeare, The Tragedy of King Lear, I. iv. 224:
- Either his notion weakens, his discernings / Are lethargied
- 1605, William Shakespeare, The Tragedy of King Lear, I. iv. 224: