astute

as·tute

A0488600 (ə-sto͞ot′, ə-styo͞ot′)adj. Having or showing shrewdness and discernment, especially with respect to one's own concerns. See Synonyms at shrewd.

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[Latin astūtus, from astus, craft; see wes- in Indo-European roots.]

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as·tute′ly adv.as·tute′ness n.

astute

(əˈstjuːt) adjhaving insight or acumen; perceptive; shrewd[C17: from Latin astūtus cunning, from astus (n) cleverness] asˈtutely adv asˈtuteness n

as•tute

(əˈstut, əˈstyut)

adj. 1. keenly perceptive or discerning; sagacious. 2. clever; ingenious; shrewd; crafty. [1605–15; < Latin astūtus, derivative of astus craft, guile] as•tute′ly, adv. as•tute′ness, n.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

astute - 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"shrewd, sharpsmart - showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

astute

adjective intelligent, politic, bright, sharp, keen, calculating, clever, subtle, penetrating, knowing, shrewd, cunning, discerning, sly, on the ball (informal), canny, perceptive, wily, crafty, artful, insightful, foxy, adroit, sagacious He made a series of astute business decisions.
slow, stupid, dull, straightforward, naive, unknowing, ingenuous, unintelligent

astute

adjectiveHaving or showing a clever awareness and resourcefulness in practical matters:cagey, canny, knowing, perspicacious, shrewd, slick, smart, wise.Informal: savvy.

Translations

精明的

astute

(əˈstjuːt) adjective clever. an astute businessman. 精明的 精明的aˈstuteness noun 精明 精明