gerissen — meaning in English

English meaning

• astute adjective Quick to notice things and judge situations accurately; sharp-witted.
• crafty adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way; skilled at tricking others.
• cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
• shrewd adj Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.
• sly adjective Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.
• tricky adj Difficult to handle or figure out because of hidden complications.
• wily adj Clever in a sneaky or cunning way, especially at getting what one wants.

Senses

gerissen is used for these senses in English:

• astute Quickly and critically discerning.
• crafty Skillful at deceiving others.
• cunning Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
• shrewd (informal) streetwise, street-smart.
• sly Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
• tricky Adept at using deception.
• wily Sly, cunning, full of tricks.

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.

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