discerningly
- adverb
- /dɪˈsɜrnɪŋli/
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con discernimiento
- Dance imaginatively; dance diversely; dance discerningly; dance the excelling dance; dance the peaceable dance; dance shalom; dance us into elegance; dance the simple dance; dance the complex dance; dance with the children; make us children again and then teach us how to put away childish things.
Examples
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The art critic reviewed the paintings discerningly, highlighting the unique techniques used by each artist.
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As educators, we need to affect how our students can get to know that culture more extensively and more discerningly.
Academic text (1994) -
And while I'm discerningly guarded about Tier 3, I also enjoy sharing about my family life, dreams and struggles, and the occasional awkward expression of my humor.
Blog text (24) -
She chose her outfit discerningly, ensuring it was suitable for the formal occasion.
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When selecting a restaurant, he always eats discerningly to find the best dishes on the menu.
Synonyms
112
2.3
To act with good sense and careful thought
28
3.7
In a smart way that shows good sense
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5.8
In a very careful way that notices small details
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6.5
In a careful, thoughtful way that makes good choices
3
6.5
In a clever, careful way that shows good sense
1
5.8
In a way that shows clear, careful understanding of people or situations
1
4.8
In a way that shows deep understanding of a subject or situation
1
8.9
Acting wisely and carefully to make good decisions
Uses careful judgment to notice small differences and choose good quality
In a careful way that shows good judgment when choosing people or things
In a wise way that shows good judgment
In a way that shows clear and deep understanding
Antonyms
How Discerning
Surface Forms
Morphology
discerningly = discerning (transparent) = discern + ing + ly
Formed regularly by adding -ly to the adjective 'discerning'; the adverbial meaning 'in a discerning way' is directly predictable.
Etymology
The word discerningly comes from discern, which comes from an old Latin verb cernere meaning 'separate', and the part dis- meaning 'apart'. Think of it as 'seeing things apart', so someone who acts discerningly notices small differences and chooses wisely.