adjective
Other Word Forms
- astutely adverb
- astuteness noun
Etymology
Origin of astute
First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin astūtus “shrewd, sly, cunning,” equivalent to astū- (stem of astus ) “cleverness” + -tus adjective suffix
Example Sentences
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However, he warned that "risk managers remain highly astute to the landmines that could still derail the improving risk backdrop through December".
From Barron's
The pair pick out four key elements of Cayer's philosophy: instilling discipline, "black and white" communication, settling them mentally in new situations and providing astute video analysis to be relayed through their coaches.
From BBC
Changes from the bench were astute and successful.
From BBC
Mr. Richardson’s explication of these sui generis novels is astute and highly welcome.
Rambunctious and astute, the toddler heroine of the sublimely beautiful animated film “Little Amélie or the Character of Rain” first communicates in voiceover from the void of nothingness before birth.
From Los Angeles Times
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