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DISCERNING Synonyms

There are 29 synonyms of the word discerning. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word discerning. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DISCERNING

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acute
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

• of an angle; less than 90 degrees

noun

• a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation

adjective satellite

• extremely sharp or severe

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• ending in a sharp point

• of critical importance and consequence

astute
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

aware
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

• bearing in mind; attentive to

canny
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

discriminating
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste

adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

insightful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exhibiting insight or clear and deep perception

intelligent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

adjective satellite

• possessing sound knowledge

• exercising or showing good judgment

• endowed with the capacity to reason

judicious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

keen
adjectiveadj
noun

• a funeral lament sung with loud wailing

adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• intense or sharp

• excellent

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

• having a sharp cutting edge or point

verb

• express grief verbally

knowledgeable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly educated; having extensive information or understanding

• alert and fully informed

• thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

observant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• paying close attention especially to details

• quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

• (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs

perceptive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to perception

• having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment

perspicacious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• acutely insightful and wise

• mentally acute or penetratingly discerning

sagacious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• acutely insightful and wise

• skillful in statecraft or management

savvy
adjectiveadj
noun

• the cognitive condition of someone who understands

verb

• get the meaning of something

sensitive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• responsive to physical stimuli

• being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others

• able to feel or perceive

noun

• someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead

adjective satellite

• hurting

• of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security

sharp
adjectiveadj
adjective

• keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point

• having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing

• (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone

noun

• a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

• a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point

adverb

• changing suddenly in direction and degree

adjective satellite

• (of something seen or heard) clearly defined

• ending in a sharp point

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

• harsh

• having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

• dangerously steep

• very sudden and in great amount or degree

• quick and forceful

shrewd
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

• acting with a specific goal

wise
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

noun

• a way of doing or being

• United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949)

• United States religious leader (born in Bohemia) who united reform Jewish organizations in the United States (1819-1900)

adjective satellite

• marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

• evidencing the possession of inside information

• improperly forward or bold

distinguish
verbv
verb

• mark as different

• detect with the senses

• be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense

• make conspicuous or noteworthy

• identify as in botany or biology, for example

Best Hypernyms For DISCERNING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for discerning, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
astute discriminating insightful judicious observant perceptive

Alternatives for ACUTE

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