Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

astutely

Adverb
/əˈstjuːtli/
Definition
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess people or situations and turn this to one’s advantage.
Examples
  • She astutely observed the shifting market trends and adjusted her strategy accordingly.
  • He astutely negotiated the contract terms to benefit his side.
  • The student astutely answered the difficult question, impressing the teacher.
Meaning
The ability to notice and understand things clearly or to make good judgments, especially in a clever or perceptive way.
Synonyms
  • shrewdly
  • cleverly
  • insightfully
  • perceptively