Discerning

/dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having or showing insight and understanding.

He is a discerning reader, capable of understanding complex themes in literature.

Having or showing good judgment.

Her discerning taste in art allowed her to select only the finest pieces for her collection.

Able to perceive and distinguish differences.

The discerning customer quickly identified the discrepancies between the two brands.

From Latin 'discernere', meaning 'to separate, distinguish'.

discerning eye:

A person with a discerning eye can evaluate things accurately.

discerning taste:

Refers to having refined judgment regarding quality.

discerning listeners:

Listeners who can appreciate and analyze spoken content deeply.

Having an eye for quality or talent.

He's got a discerning eye for fashion.

Being picky or choosy about things.

She's really discerning about her movie choices.