Astute
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əsˈtjuːt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Astute is an adjective meaning Quickly and critically discerning.
Meaning
Quickly and critically discerning.
More Meanings
- Shrewd or crafty.
Example Sentences
astute remark
astute analysis
astute observation
The best headteachers are like submarine captains – cool-headed, astute decision-makers – who trust their colleagues and surroundings to indicate where their ship is headed.
Word Forms
- astuter
- astutest
Synonyms for astute
Depending on context, synonyms include crafty, shrewd, wily, knowing, sharp, smart.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shrewd, smart, sharp, incisive, ingenious, clever.
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