astute
Origin of astute
1Other words for astute
Other words from astute
- as·tute·ly, adverb
- as·tute·ness, noun
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How to use astute in a sentence
He also apologized to Daniel Clowes via sky writing because, as Lena Dunham astutely noted, that's what crazy people do.
How Likable Is Alec Baldwin After His ‘New York Magazine’ Confessional? | Amy Zimmerman | February 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSchell and Delury handle this topic astutely, too, but it trips up Dikotter.
China’s Forgotten Traumas in World War Two | Jeffrey N. Wasserstrom | September 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe NYPD detective, on reviewing her rage-filled emails, astutely diagnoses her as “borderline.”
Malice Without Cause: James Lasdun’s Memoir of Being Stalked | Emma Garman | February 10, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIn their 2010 deep cut, the Drive-By Truckers astutely capture the lunacy of the family gathering.
‘It’s Thanksgiving’ and More Thanksgiving Song Wins and Fails (VIDEO) | Kevin Fallon | November 21, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTOne astutely muses about cognitive dissonance among the many conservative Republicans within the 47%.
Availing himself of his legal experience, he fought the case determinedly and astutely.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonShe isnt so fond of it but shed leave it quick enough if the right one asked her, he said astutely.
Wheat and Huckleberries | Charlotte Marion (White) VaileHe struck the tone most likely to win him obedience, and that he had judged astutely her face showed him.
The Trampling of the Lilies | Rafael SabatiniKingi, thus attacked, astutely made the disputed piece over to the King tribes, and forthwith became their protege.
The Long White Cloud | William Pember Reeves"Your collection is fine enough to attract the attention of chineurs," Remonencq answered astutely.
Cousin Pons | Honore de Balzac
British Dictionary definitions for astute
/ (əˈstjuːt) /
having insight or acumen; perceptive; shrewd
Origin of astute
1Derived forms of astute
- astutely, adverb
- astuteness, noun
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