scherpzinnig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- astute adjective Quick to notice things and judge situations accurately; sharp-witted.
- clever adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
- perceptive adj Quick to notice or understand things; showing sharp insight.
- perspicacious adj Quick to notice and understand things clearly.
- sagacious adj Showing good judgment and a sharp, far-seeing mind.
- sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
Senses
scherpzinnig is used for these senses in English:
- astute Quickly and critically discerning.
- clever Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.
- perceptive Having or showing keenness or sharpness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition.
- perspicacious (figuratively) Of acute discernment; having keen insight; mentally perceptive.
- sagacious Having or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness; mentally shrewd.
- sharp (colloquial) Intelligent.
astute — full definition
- adjective Quick to notice things and judge situations accurately; sharp-witted.
- adjective Shrewd or cunning, especially in getting what you want.
clever — full definition
- adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
- adj Skillful with the hands or body; dexterous.
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