Discerning
/dɪˈsɜːn.iŋ/
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."
Anagrams of Discerning
1 word can be made by rearranging all the letters of "discerning":
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "discerning" and rearranging:
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
d2
i1
s1
c3
e1
r1
n1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Discerning
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Discerning"
Discerning is a 10-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "discerning" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Discerning" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "discerning" is a medium-scoring word.