discerningly

/dɪˈsɜː.nɪŋ.li/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈsɝː.nɪŋ.li/ (ame, ipa)

discerningly — 副詞

1. with the ability to recognise what is excellent rather than merely acceptable, e

1.副詞C1
釋義

有鑑別力地

以敏銳品味做出判斷

with the ability to recognise what is excellent rather than merely acceptable, especially in matters of art, fashion, food, or personal taste

例句

Haruto dressed discerningly, choosing a simple linen suit over the flashier options.

Haruto 穿得很有品味,選擇了簡單的亞麻西裝而非那些花俏的選項。

adverb placed before verb + object: dressed discerningly

The gallery owner looked discerningly at each painting before making her decision.

畫廊老闆以鑑賞的眼光仔細審視每幅畫,然後才做出決定。

verb + adverb + preposition: looked discerningly at

同義詞
  • judiciously

    emphasises wise decision-making rather than refined taste

  • perceptively

    focuses on keen understanding and insight rather than aesthetic judgment

  • astutely

    stresses sharpness and cleverness, often in business or practical matters

  • selectively

    highlights the act of choosing carefully, but may not convey refined taste

反義詞

文法句型

discerningly + verb

verb + discerningly

用法筆記

Most common in descriptions of actions involving selection or evaluation — dressing, decorating, choosing, tasting, shopping. The adverb is less frequent than the adjective discerning and appears mainly in written or formal contexts.

常見錯誤

She dressed discerning and elegant.
She dressed discerningly and elegantly.
💡'Discerningly' is an adverb; the adjective 'discerning' cannot replace it when modifying a verb.