astucieux — meaning in English

English meaning

• astute adjective Quick to notice things and judge situations accurately; sharp-witted.
• canny adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
• cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
• smart adjective Intelligent; quick to learn or understand.

Senses

astucieux is used for these senses in English:

• astute Quickly and critically discerning.
• canny Knowing, shrewd, astute.
• smart Cleverly shrewd and humorous in a way that may be rude and disrespectful.

astute — full definition

1. adjective Quick to notice things and judge situations accurately; sharp-witted.
2. adjective Shrewd or cunning, especially in getting what you want.

canny — full definition

1. adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
2. adj British dialect, especially Northern English and Scots: pleasant, nice, or considerable.

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