Astute synonyms and antonyms

ə-sto͝ot', ə-styo͝ot'

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clever
Handsome, convenient, nice, etc.
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intelligent (related)
(Archaic) Aware (of something)
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keen
Bitter; piercing; acrimonious; cutting; stinging; severe; as, keen satire or sarcasm.
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sharp
(Informal) Attractive or stylish:
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sagacious
The definition of sagacious is someone with sound judgment.
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shrewd
Disposed to or marked by artful and cunning practices; tricky.
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acute
Extremely sharp or severe; intense:
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canny
(Northumbrian) Very or much.
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smart
(Archaic) Pretentious; showy; spruce.
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asinine (antonym)
The definition of asinine is to be silly, stupid or ridiculous.
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imbecile (antonym)
(Dated) Destitute of strength, whether of body or mind; feeble; impotent; especially, mentally weak.
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thick (antonym)
(Informal) Very friendly; intimate:
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perspicacious
The definition of perspicacious is being perceptive with clear vision and good judgment.
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perceptive (related)
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foxy
Discolored by brownish or yellowish stains, as the leaves of an old book
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crafty
Relating to, or characterized by, craft or skill; dexterous.
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cunning
(US, colloquial, rare) Cute, appealing.
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discerning
The definition of discerning is showing good judgment or good taste.
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skilled
Requiring specialized ability or training:
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wily
Full of wiles; cunning.
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stupid (antonym)
Lacking in intelligence or exhibiting the quality of having been done by someone lacking in intelligence.
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ignorant (antonym)
Unaware or uninformed:
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shallow (antonym)
The definition of shallow is something that is not deep or someone who is concerned only about silly or inconsequential things.
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idiotic (antonym)
Having the quality of idiocy; very foolish; stupid; nonsensical.
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unintelligent (antonym)
Having or showing a lack or deficiency of intelligence
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cagey
Uncommunicative; unwilling or hesitant to give information.
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knowing
Possessing knowledge, information, or understanding:
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slick
Superficially attractive or plausible but lacking depth or soundness:
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wise
Having the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; sagacious:
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savvy
(Informal) Shrewd or discerning
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ability (related)
Having or showing a clever awareness and resourcefulness in practical matters
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careful (related)
The definition of careful is someone or something that works or thinks in a cautious, thorough or thoughtful way.
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skilful (related)
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adroit (related)
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accomplished (related)
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obtuse (antonym)
The definition of obtuse is someone who is slow to understand things.
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quick
Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
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inept (related)
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