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astute

[ uh-stoot, uh-styoot ]

adjective

  1. keenly perceptive or discerning; sagacious:

    an astute analysis.

    Synonyms: perceptive, quick, smart

  2. an astute merchandising program;

    an astute manipulation of facts.

    Synonyms: sly, wily, crafty, artful



astute

/ əˈstjuːt /

adjective

  1. having insight or acumen; perceptive; shrewd
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • asˈtuteness, noun
  • asˈtutely, adverb
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Other Words From

  • as·tute·ly adverb
  • as·tute·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of astute1

First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin astūtus “shrewd, sly, cunning,” equivalent to astū- (stem of astus ) “cleverness” + -tus adjective suffix
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Word History and Origins

Origin of astute1

C17: from Latin astūtus cunning, from astus (n) cleverness
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Example Sentences

In prison, Sinwar became fluent in Hebrew and proved an astute observer of Israeli politics.

She often appears in videos wearing big earrings, blond hair brushed to the side and falling long, inviting her followers into the confidences of a politically astute beautician.

"Harris’ call for price controls, reminiscent of the Jeffersonian intervention approach, is politically astute."

From Salon

“Stockton made a very conscious and astute effort to maintain a perceptible culture of safety around a high risk environment.”

From BBC

But his decision to take part in a less high-profile show could end up being an astute PR move.

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