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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.
  • canny adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
  • clever adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
  • 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.
  • fly noun A small flying insect, especially the common housefly.
  • shifty adj Looking or behaving as if dishonest or untrustworthy; evasive.
  • shrewd adj Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.
  • slick adj Smooth and slippery, often because of a coating of liquid.
  • sly adjective Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.
  • wily adj Clever in a sneaky or cunning way, especially at getting what one wants.

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.
  • canny Knowing, shrewd, astute.
  • clever Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.
  • crafty Skillful at deceiving others.
  • cunning Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
  • cunning (obsolete) Skillful, artful.
  • fly (slang, dated) Quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp.

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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