Discerning

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɜrnɪŋ/

Definitions of discerning

adjective having or showing good judgment or understanding

Example Sentences

A1 She is a discerning shopper who always chooses the best deals.

A2 The discerning customer carefully examined each product before making a purchase.

B1 The discerning movie critic praised the film for its subtle nuances.

B2 The discerning art collector could tell the difference between an original and a replica.

C1 Her discerning taste in fashion made her a trendsetter among her friends.

C2 The discerning investor knew which stocks to buy and sell to maximize profits.

Examples of discerning in a Sentence

formal The discerning customer carefully evaluates all options before making a purchase.

informal Only the most discerning shoppers can spot the best deals in this store.

slang She's got a discerning eye for fashion, always picking out the trendiest outfits.

figurative A discerning palate is essential for a successful chef, able to distinguish subtle flavors.

Grammatical Forms of discerning

• past tense: discerned
• plural: discerning
• comparative: more discerning
• superlative: most discerning
• present tense: discern
• future tense: will discern
• perfect tense: have discerned
• continuous tense: is discerning
• singular: discerning
• positive degree: discerning
• infinitive: to discern
• gerund: discerning
• participle: discerning

Origin and Evolution of discerning

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'discerning' originated from the Latin word 'discernere', which means to separate or distinguish.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 14th century, the word 'discerning' has evolved to mean having or showing good judgment or keen insight in distinguishing quality or value.