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discerning
01
evaluating situations, people, or ideas with clarity and wisdom
Grammatical Information
Composition
present participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most discerning
Comparative
more discerning
gradable
Examples
She's a discerning critic, known for her fair but incisive reviews.
02
able to grasp concepts, intentions, or meanings rapidly and accurately
Examples
He's discerning enough to catch on before the explanation finishes.
Lexical Tree
undiscerning
discerning
discern
