astute

The definition of astute is someone clever.

(adjective)

Someone good at solving difficult puzzles is an example of astute.

See astute in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having or showing a clever or shrewd mind; cunning; crafty; wily

Origin: L astutus < astus, craft, cunning

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See astute in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having or showing shrewdness and discernment, especially with respect to one's own concerns. See Synonyms at shrewd.

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Origin: Latin astūtus

Origin: , from astus, craft; see wes-¹ in Indo-European roots

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