Associations to the word «Perspicacious»
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Wiktionary
PERSPICACIOUS, adjective. (figuratively) Of acute discernment; having keen insight; mentally perceptive.
PERSPICACIOUS, adjective. (obsolete) Able to physically see clearly; quick-sighted; sharp-sighted.
Dictionary definition
PERSPICACIOUS, adjective. Acutely insightful and wise; "much too perspicacious to be taken in by such a spurious argument"; "observant and thoughtful, he was given to asking sagacious questions"; "a source of valuable insights and sapient advice to educators".
PERSPICACIOUS, adjective. Mentally acute or penetratingly discerning; "too clear-eyed not to see what problems would follow"; "chaos could be prevented only by clear-sighted leadership"; "much too perspicacious to be taken in by so spurious an argument".
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.