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discerningly

dis·cern·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-sur-ning, -zur-]
    • /dɪˈsɜr nɪŋ, -ˈzɜr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-sur-ning, -zur-]
    • /dɪˈsɜr nɪŋ, -ˈzɜr-/

Definitions of discerningly word

  • adjective discerningly showing good or outstanding judgment and understanding: a discerning critic of French poetry. 1
  • noun discerningly In a discerning manner. 1
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Origin of discerningly

First appearance:

before 1600
One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; discern + -ing2

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Parts of speech for Discerningly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Discerningly

discerningly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for discerningly

adv discerningly

  • reasonably — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
  • rationally — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
  • logically — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
  • shrewdly — astute or sharp in practical matters: a shrewd politician.
  • wisely — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.

adverb discerningly

  • perceptively — having or showing keenness of insight, understanding, or intuition: a perceptive analysis of the problems involved.
  • penetrating — able or tending to penetrate; piercing; sharp: a penetrating shriek; a penetrating glance.
  • acutely — If you feel or notice something acutely, you feel or notice it very strongly.
  • clear-sighted — If you describe someone as clear-sighted, you admire them because they are able to understand situations well and to make sensible judgments and decisions about them.
  • cleverly — mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.
All 41 Synonyms of discerningly

Antonyms for discerningly

adv discerningly

  • foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
  • stupidly — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
  • badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
  • unintelligence — deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.
  • unthinking — thoughtless; heedless; inconsiderate: an unthinking, tactless person.

adverb discerningly

  • tasteless — having no taste or flavor; insipid.
All 6 Antonyms of discerningly

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