DISCERNING Synonyms
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 | ||||||||