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Discerning

verb
/dɪˈsɜːn.iŋ/
Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.verbTo detect with the senses, especially with the eyes.
2.verbTo perceive, recognize, or comprehend with the mind; to descry.
3.verbTo distinguish something as being different from something else; to differentiate.
"He was too young to discern right from wrong."
4.verbTo perceive differences.
5.nounDiscernment
6.adjectiveOf keen insight or good judgement; perceptive.
"The discerning customer will appreciate our new range of quality clothing."

Synonyms

discriminatedistinguishkenspyperceptivepercipientdiscriminatingperspicaciousclear-eyedclear-sightedtactfulfine

Rhymes With

yearningburningconcerninglearningturningchurningreturningoverturning
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