perceptive

/pəˈsɛptɪv/adjective

Quick to notice and understand things that others might miss.

Example sentence

“Her perceptive comments showed she had read the report very closely.”

Praise for insight into people and situations. 'Perceptible' means merely noticeable, a different word.

Featured as word of the day on January 10, 2026.

Related words

peremptoryIn law, an objection that removes a potential juror without the lawyer having to give a reason.perceiveTo notice or understand something using your senses or your mind.perennialContinuing or staying active through the whole year, or without ever stopping.pepperA sharp-tasting spice made from the dried, fermented, unripe berries of the pepper plant.perfunctoryDone quickly and without real care or interest, merely because it has to be done.pensiveQuietly lost in serious or deep thought.