perspicacious

/ˌpɝspɪˈkeɪʃəs/

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Type

Adjective

  • Formal

Meaning

  1. Having a ready insight into and deep understanding of things.

    • His perspicacious analysis of the market trends saved the company from a severe financial crisis.

Collocations

  • perspicacious observer
  • perspicacious analysis
  • perspicacious mind
  • perspicacious comment

Synonyms

  • insightful
  • astute
  • shrewd
  • perceptive
  • discerning

Antonyms

  • obtuse
  • unperceptive