astute
word
Definition
Able to notice and understand things quickly, especially so as to make good decisions or solve problems; clever and perceptive.
Usage & Nuances
'Astute' is formal and usually positive, often describing people or comments that are intelligently perceptive—e.g., 'astute observation.' It is not a synonym for simply intelligent ('smart'), but implies practical, sharp judgment.
Spanish: astuto - perspicazPortuguese (BR): astuto - perspicazPortuguese (PT): astuto - perspicazChinese (Simplified): 机敏的 - 精明的Chinese (Traditional): 機敏的 - 精明的Hindi: चतुर - दूरदर्शीArabic: ذكي - فطنBengali: বিচক্ষণ - তীক্ষ্ণবুদ্ধিRussian: проницательный - сообразительныйJapanese: 鋭い - 抜け目ないVietnamese: sắc sảo - tinh anhKorean: 날카로운 - 빈틈없는Turkish: zeki - kıvrak zekalı - uyanık (olumlu)Urdu: زیرک - داناIndonesian: cerdas - tajam (pikiran)
Example Sentences
His astute comments helped me solve the problem.
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She is an astute businesswoman who always finds the best deals.
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Mark made an astute observation during the meeting.
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Only someone truly astute could have figured that out so fast.
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Her astute negotiating skills impressed everyone at the table.
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That was an astute move—most people wouldn't have thought of it!
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