"discerning" | Definition and Related Words

Adjective

Having or revealing keen insight and good judgment (synset 300774932)
"a discerning critic"; "a discerning reader"
also:
- critical - characterized by careful evaluation and judgment
- discriminating - showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
similar to:
- clear, percipient - characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
- clear-eyed, clear-sighted, perspicacious - mentally acute or penetratingly discerning
- prescient - perceiving the significance of events before they occur
Unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic (synset 302393240)
"a discerning editor"; "a discreet silence"

similar to: tactful - having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

same as: discreet
Quick to understand (synset 301749276)
"a kind and apprehensive friend"

similar to: perceptive - having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment

same as: apprehensive
Able to make or detect effects of great subtlety;
Sensitive (synset 300778694)
"discerning taste"; "a discerning eye for color"

similar to: discriminating - showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste