Discerning Synonyms and Antonyms

dĭ-sûrnĭng
Catch sight of; recognize and understand
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. telling
  2. separating
  3. knowing
  4. distinguishing
  5. discriminating
  6. differentiating
Antonyms:
  1. neglecting
  2. disregarding
  3. overlooking
To perceive, especially barely or fleetingly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. spying
  2. spotting
  3. glimpsing
  4. espying
  5. detecting
  6. descrying
  7. catching

Words Related to Discerning

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. intelligent
  2. careful
  3. judicious
  4. value
  5. style-conscious
  6. budget-conscious
  7. fashion-conscious

Discerning Sentence Examples

  • It's nice to meet someone with such a discerning eye.

  • Jackson had developed quite a discerning palate over the years.

  • Confessing his inexperience, the king prayed for a discerning heart, and was rewarded with the gift of wisdom together with riches and military glory.

  • Some students have difficulty discerning what is important from detail.

  • However, the food is moderately priced for the discerning diner.

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