January 10, 2026
perceptive
/pəˈsɛptɪv/adjective
Quick to notice and understand things that others might miss.
Example sentences
- “Her perceptive comments showed she had read the report very closely.”
- “A perceptive teacher noticed that the quiet boy was being bullied.”
Praise for insight into people and situations. 'Perceptible' means merely noticeable, a different word.