astute
adjective
Origin of astute
Synonyms for astute
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adroit, discerning, shrewd, keen, canny, intelligent, crafty, insightful, brainy, bright, calculating, clever, foxy, knowing, perspicacious, sagacious, savvy, sharp, slyExamples from the Web for astute
Contemporary Examples of astute
His astute detente diplomacy with the Soviet Union, trying to make the world a safer place, gets high marks.
Sunday's World Cup final has the most astute soccer experts and eager bookies setting their odds on who will win.
The Amazing Tale of Paul the Psychic Octopus: Germany’s World Cup SoothsayerEmily Shire
July 12, 2014
This collection shows you just how complex and funny and astute she was from the start.
Enter the Taj Group, with its astute understanding of the needs of the well-heeled and the well-traveled.
They are ranked number one by the astute Jeff Sagarin of USA Today.
Historical Examples of astute
Melanie was too astute to indulge in any compromising whims.
The general is considered one of the most astute politicians in Italy.
Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The SearchlightMathew Joseph Holt
"A likely story that to bear to the astute gentlemen in Toulouse," said he.
Bardelys the MagnificentRafael Sabatini
"My letters to my father and to Robespierre," the astute Marc Antoine had said.
The Historical Nights' EntertainmentRafael Sabatini
"But that's just the kind of women they are," said Lydia, at once reckless and astute.
The PrisonerAlice Brown