astute

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Adjective astute has 1 sense

astute, sharp, shrewd - marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; "a smart businessman"; "an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease"; "he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow"
Antonym: stupid (indirect, via smart)

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Astute

Description:

Astute is an adjective that describes someone who is clever, shrewd, and highly perceptive. An astute person has the ability to quickly understand and accurately judge situations.

Example Sentences:

Sense: Clever or Shrewd:

John is an astute businessman; he always knows how to make the best deals.
The astute detective noticed a small detail that led him to solve the mystery.

Sense: Highly Perceptive:

The astute teacher quickly recognized the potential in her students and nurtured their talents.
Her astute observations about human behavior made her an excellent psychologist.

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