Discerning
/dɪˈsɜːn.iŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:18 pts10 letters
Definition of Discerning
verb
- To detect with the senses, especially with the eyes.
- To perceive, recognize, or comprehend with the mind; to descry.
- To distinguish something as being different from something else; to differentiate.
"He was too young to discern right from wrong."
- To perceive differences.
noun
adjective
- Of keen insight or good judgement; perceptive.
"The discerning customer will appreciate our new range of quality clothing."
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