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astuto — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • artful adj Clever and skilful, often in a way that shows careful thought or design.
  • clever adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
  • cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
  • savvy adj Shrewd and well-informed, especially about practical matters.
  • shrewd adj Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.

Senses

astuto is used for these senses in English:

  • artful (especially) Skilful at using dishonest or unfair means to achieve a purpose; crafty, cunning.
  • clever Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.
  • cunning Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
  • savvy (informal) Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive.
  • shrewd Artful, tricky or cunning.

artful — full definition

  1. adj Clever and skilful, often in a way that shows careful thought or design.
  2. adj Cunning or crafty, especially in getting one's own way.

clever — full definition

  1. adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
  2. adj Skillful with the hands or body; dexterous.

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