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discriminating

adjective

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

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Word length
14
Starts with
D
Ends with
G
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
20
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

dɪsˈkɹɪmɪneɪtɪŋ(ɡ)

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Definitions

adjective

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

    “the discriminating eye of the connoisseur”

adjective

  1. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

    “an acute observer of politics and politicians”

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Example Sentences

the discriminating eye of the connoisseur
an acute observer of politics and politicians
incisive comments
icy knifelike reasoning
as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
penetrating insight

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