Added 9 October 2026
discerning
/dɪˈsɜː.nɪŋ/ adjective
In Latin: sapiens Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about discerning at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Having or revealing keen insight and good judgment.
a discerning critic
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Unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic.
a discerning editor
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Quick to understand.
a kind and apprehensive friend