discerning Definition
dis·cern·ing (--iŋ)
adjective
having or showing good judgment or understanding; astute
discerning Related Forms
dis·cern′·ingly adverb
discerning Synonyms
discerning Usage Examples
Adjective complement with noun phrase
have: Some students have difficulty discerning what is important from detail.
Modifies a noun
- traveler: A highly regarded address for the most discerning travelers.
- palate: The menu is compiled to tempt the most discerning palate, complemented by an enviable wine cellar.
- holidaymaker: Forest Park Estates has a lot to offer the discerning holidaymaker.
- clientele: The manor castle dates from the 18th century, upgraded in recent times to meet the needs of today's informal yet discerning clientele.
- angler: These crystal clear waters enable discerning anglers to stalk exceptionally hard fighting specimen rainbow trout and brown trout that cruise in these beautiful lakes.
- diner: The whole thing is aimed at getting the discerning diner simply the best meat meal.
Modifying Another Word
- increasingly: Consumers tend to buy attitudes, based on belief and instinct, and are increasingly discerning in their choices.
- truly: Falcon Domestic Kitchen Ranges are designed with the truly discerning cook in mind.
- very: Knowing you all as very discerning people I would greatly value any feedback you may have.
- not: And because the church is not discerning, it is being poisoned with a deadly chemical that looks like living water.
- too: Children are not too discerning in their trust either.
- highly: Client Comments Bang & Olufsen UK have used Perry McCarthy on many occasions as a guest speaker for our highly discerning customer network.
Used with adjective complement
become: Clients are becoming more discerning in how they choose building services for their projects.
Preposition: in
taste: One for the discerning in taste and a perfect accompanist to any decent watch collection.
Preposition: of
- customer: Sanders Sanders Diplomat range Sanders Classic formal shoes for the most discerning of customer.
- palate: The restaurant features the Landmark menu and provides a range of tastes that will be sure to satisfy even the most discerning of palates.
- guest: The Royal Suite: The Royal Suite was designed for the most discerning of guests.
- traveler: Check into the discreet 5 Star Howard, a hotel dedicated to providing a very personal service to the most discerning of travelers.
- client: The UK horse racing trainers are the most discerning of clients when it comes to making their choice of a wood based training surface.
Browse dictionary entries near discerning
- ‹ discernible
- ‹ discern
- ‹ discarnate
- ‹ discarded
- ‹ discard eligible
- ‹ discard
- ‹ discant
- ‹ discalced
- ‹ disc jockey
- ‹ disc harrow

