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Discerning

Dih-SUR-nihng

/dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

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discerning

Dictionary meaning

Having or revealing keen insight and good judgment.

Examples

  • A discerning critic.
  • A discerning editor.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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