adjective

discerning

discerning, perceptive, astute

She has a discerning eye for art.

She has a discerning eye for art.

The discerning customer will appreciate the quality.

The discerning customer will appreciate the quality.

a discerning ((noun)) showing good judgement about the quality of sth. She has a discerning eye for art.

Synonyms: perceptive, astute, selective; Antonyms: undiscerning, indiscriminate

From Latin 'discernere' (to separate), from 'dis-' (apart) and 'cernere' (to sift).

Think of someone who can 'discern' or see the difference between good and bad.

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