astute

Meaning

  1. Quickly and critically discerning.
  2. Shrewd or crafty.

Synonyms

shrewd
C2
sharp
B2
cunning
C1
clever
B1
sly
C1
crafty
C2
canny
42k
wily
29k
smart
A2
intelligent
B2
artful
38k
skillful
22k
cagey
33k
calculating
C2
keen
B2
shifty
24k
cautious
C1
foxy
C2
tricky
C1
nimble
24k
dodgy
C2
prudent
C2
sagacious
acute
C2
alert
B2
wise
B1
bright
B1
subtle
C1
savvy
C2
attentive
C2
vigilant
C2
discerning
31k
skilled
C1
brilliant
B1
vulpine
observant
C2
sharp-witted
subtile
thoughtful
C1
uncommunicative
wisdom
B2
witty
C2
pawky
sure-handed

very clever

astucious

long headed

slyish

on a high degree

perceptive
C2
Translations

astuto
gerissen
listig
astuto
schlau
kurnaz
astucieux

pffifig

schlaukopf

scaltro
hinterlistig
findig
gewiegt
gewieft
abgefeimt
Frequency

23k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/əsˈtjuːt/
Etymology

From Latin astūtus, from astus (“craft”).

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