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(dis-cern-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. showing good judgment and understanding of things.

Example Sentence

The judge was very discerning.

More Example Sentences

His discerning eye catches small details.

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Rhymes

  • berning
  • burning
  • churning
  • durning
  • earning
  • learning
  • spurning
  • turning
  • werning
  • yearning

  • adjourning
  • concerning
  • discerning
  • returning
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