CEFR C1

discerning

adjective

Meaning

Having or showing good judgment and understanding, especially about things of quality; perceptive.

Examples

Her discerning eye for fashion always picked out the most elegant outfits.
Only a truly discerning palate could appreciate the subtle notes in the aged wine.

Synonyms: perceptive, astute, sagacious, judicious

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discerning (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

Definition

Having or showing good judgment and understanding, especially about things of quality; perceptive.

Examples

Her discerning eye for fashion always picked out the most elegant outfits.
Only a truly discerning palate could appreciate the subtle notes in the aged wine.
The discerning reader quickly noticed the author's nuanced political commentary.

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