Meanings
comparative more discriminating · superlative most discriminating
- Able to perceive fine distinctions between similar things; perceptive
discriminating eye
1 more example
{{ux|en|She is a discriminating reader who pays close attention to the quality of the writing.}
- Having a discerning judgment or taste.
discriminating taste
2 more examples
The restaurant attracts discriminating customers who expect high-quality ingredients.
discriminating consumer
- gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of discriminate
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveshowing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
adjectivehaving or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
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discriminating. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/discriminating
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