In a clever, shrewd, or keen-minded manner; with sharp perception and good judgment.
From Latin 'astutus' (clever) with the adverbial suffix '-ly', this word describes actions or observations made with mental sharpness and cunning perception.
Astute originally meant 'pointed' or 'sharp' in Latin (from a root meaning 'to sharpen')—so when you're astute, you're metaphorically sharp-eyed, like your mind has a fine point to it!
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