All 4 Uses of
discerning
in
Catch-22
- 'Good morning, sir,' the chaplain replied, discerning wisely that Colonel Korn expected nothing more in the way of a response.†
Chpt 20 *
- Certainly he would be much better off under somebody suave like General Peckem than he was under somebody boorish and insensitive like General Dreedle, because General Peckem had the discernment, the intelligence and the Ivy League background to appreciate and enjoy him at his full value, although General Peckem had never given the slightest indication that he appreciated or enjoyed him at all.†
Chpt 21
- The old man waited tranquilly, watching him with a discerning smile that was both scornful and sympathetic.†
Chpt 23
- Kid Sampson cocked his blond eyebrows discerningly and rose to co-operate.†
Chpt 28
Definition:
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(discerning) showing good judgment or good taste and/or the perception of things not easily perceived by most people