Astute as a newt

ENGLISH (UK)

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New Oxford Dictionary for Writers & Editors

Definition of astute in English:

astute

Pronunciation: /əˈstjuːt/

ADJECTIVE

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage:an astute businessman

Derivatives
astuteness
Pronunciation: /əˈstjuːtnəs/

NOUN  

Origin

Early 17th century: from obsolete French astut or Latin astutus, from astus ‘craft’.

Words that rhyme with astute

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