Meaning & use

discriminating

adjective·Advanced

Having good judgment or refined taste, especially in matters of quality.

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The restaurant's discriminating chef refuses to serve anything that isn't perfectly fresh.

A discriminating collector can spot a forged painting almost immediately.

A note on using this word

Discriminating is generally a compliment about taste or judgment, while 'discriminatory' describes unfair treatment and carries a negative meaning.

Words with a similar meaning

discerningselective

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