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discerning
What does discerning mean?
discerning (adjective): of keen insight or selective judgment; perceptive.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use discerning in a sentence?
- The discerning customer will appreciate our new range of quality clothing. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce discerning?
/dɪˈsɝnɪŋ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
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What does “discerning” mean?
having or suggesting great physical power or force
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not in good health; not feeling well; somewhat ill
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of keen insight or selective judgment; perceptive
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having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
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