Associations to the word «Astute»

Wiktionary

ASTUTE, adjective. Quickly and critically discerning
ASTUTE, adjective. Shrewd or crafty

Dictionary definition

ASTUTE, adjective. Marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; "a smart businessman"; "an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease"; "he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow".

Wise words

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