astute — having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage; shrewd
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage; shrewd
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈstut/
Korean meaning: 상황이나 사람을 정확히 파악하고 이를 자신에게 유리하게 활용하는 능력이 있는; 영리한, 기민한
Korean pronunciation: 어**스튜**트
Example Sentences
- The astute detective noticed that the suspect's alibi had a tiny but crucial flaw.
- My astute grandmother always knows when I'm lying - she can spot my 'poker face' from a mile away!
- Her astute investment choices made her a millionaire before age 30.
astute
ADJECTIVE//əˈstut//
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage; shrewd
An astute businesswoman spots a profitable opportunity others missed
An astute man in a suit always picks the best fruit!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'astutus', meaning shrewd or clever, possibly derived from 'astus' meaning craft or cunning. The word entered English in the 16th century, maintaining its meaning of keen judgment and shrewdness.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The astute detective noticed that the suspect's alibi had a tiny but crucial flaw.”
“My astute grandmother always knows when I'm lying - she can spot my 'poker face' from a mile away!”
“Her astute investment choices made her a millionaire before age 30.”
“The astute student realized the professor always asked questions from the last paragraph of each chapter.”
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