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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

modif.

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.