Astute

Pronunciation: /əˈst(j)ut/

Definitions of astute

adjective having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage

Example Sentences

A1 She is an astute observer of human behavior.

A2 The detective made an astute deduction based on the evidence.

B1 His astute business sense helped him succeed in the competitive market.

B2 The astute politician was able to anticipate his opponent's moves.

C1 The astute investor carefully analyzed the market trends before making a decision.

C2 Her astute analysis of the situation impressed even the most seasoned experts.

Examples of astute in a Sentence

formal The astute businessman was able to predict market trends with remarkable accuracy.

informal She's so astute, she can always tell when someone is lying.

slang That dude is seriously astute when it comes to picking winning stocks.

figurative Her astute observations cut through the noise and revealed the truth hidden beneath the surface.

Grammatical Forms of astute

• past tense: astuted
• plural: astutes
• comparative: more astute
• superlative: most astute
• present tense: astutes
• future tense: will astute
• perfect tense: have astuted
• continuous tense: am astuting
• singular: astute
• positive degree: astute
• infinitive: to astute
• gerund: astuting
• participle: astuted

Origin and Evolution of astute

First Known Use: 0017 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'astute' originated from the Latin word 'astutus', which means crafty or cunning.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'astute' has retained its original meaning of cleverness and shrewdness, but it has also come to be associated with intelligence and quick-wittedness.