adjective

astute

/əsˈtjuːt/ ast·ute 2 syllables

Quickly and critically discerning.

Word facts

Part of speech adjective
Syllables 2
Letters 6
Starts with A

Definition of Astute

Quickly and critically discerning.

How to use Astute

Astute is a adjective. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include crafty, shrewd, wily — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Astute

Antonyms for Astute

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How many syllables does astute have?

Astute has 2 syllables: ast·ute. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is astute?

Astute is used as a adjective. As an adjective, it describes or modifies a noun.

What are synonyms for astute?

Words with similar meanings to astute include crafty, shrewd, wily. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use astute in a sentence?

Astute can be used in sentences where a adjective describing quickly and critically discerning. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as astute?

Astute starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does astute have?

Astute has 6 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.