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- [uh-stoot, uh-styoot]
- /əˈstut, əˈstyut/
- /əˈstjuːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-stoot, uh-styoot]
- /əˈstut, əˈstyut/
Definitions of astutely word
- adjective astutely of keen penetration or discernment; sagacious: an astute analysis. 1
- adjective astutely clever; cunning; ingenious; shrewd: an astute merchandising program; an astute manipulation of facts. 1
- noun astutely In an astute manner. 1
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Origin of astutely
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin astūtus shrewd, sly, cunning, equivalent to astū- (stem of astus) cleverness + -tus adj. suffix
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Parts of speech for Astutely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
astutely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
astutely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for astutely
adv astutely
- intelligently — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
- shrewdly — astute or sharp in practical matters: a shrewd politician.
- wittily — possessing wit in speech or writing; amusingly clever in perception and expression: a witty writer.
- sensibly — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- reasonably — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
adverb astutely
- perceptively — having or showing keenness of insight, understanding, or intuition: a perceptive analysis of the problems involved.
- incisively — penetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant: an incisive tone of voice.
- cleverly — mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.
Antonyms for astutely
adv astutely
- awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- clumsily — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.
- unskilful — not skillful; clumsy or bungling.
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- stupidly — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
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