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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.
  • astute adjective Quick to notice things and judge situations accurately; sharp-witted.
  • cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
  • discerning adj Having good judgment or taste; able to notice subtle differences.
  • sly adjective Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.

Senses

astuto is used for these senses in English:

  • artful (especially) Skilful at using dishonest or unfair means to achieve a purpose; crafty, cunning.
  • astute Quickly and critically discerning.
  • cunning Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
  • cunning (obsolete) Skillful, artful.
  • discerning Of keen insight or selective judgement; perceptive.
  • sly Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.

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.

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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