astute
/əˈstjuːt/adjective
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations.
Example sentence
- “An astute investor, she saw the crash coming.”
Featured as word of the day on May 30, 2026.
Related words
athleteA person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.astonishTo surprise greatly.atlasA bound collection of maps often including tables, illustrations or other text.asthmaA long-term respiratory condition, in which the airways may unexpectedly and suddenly narrow, often in response to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress.atoneTo make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency.assuageTo lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).