discriminating

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UK/dɪsˈkɹɪmɪneɪtɪŋ(ɡ)/

adjective

Able to perceive fine distinctions between similar things; perceptive

“discriminating eye”

Less commonScrabble 20

Meanings

adjectivediscriminating (comparative more discriminating, superlative most discriminating)

comparative more discriminating · superlative most discriminating

  1. 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.}

  2. Having a discerning judgment or taste.

    discriminating taste

    2 more examples

    The restaurant attracts discriminating customers who expect high-quality ingredients.

    discriminating consumer

verb
  1. 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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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “discriminating,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/discriminating.

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