perspicacious

en
en
Change language
Translating...
Find language
العربية الفصحى
Arabic (Standard)
Deutsch
German
Español
Spanish
Français
French
हिन्दी
Hindi
/ˌpɝː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/
Add to My Dictionary
In My Dictionary
+1
Quick to notice and understand what matters.
Practice using perspicacious in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • A perspicacious investor saw the risk early.
  • Only a perspicacious reader noticed the clue.
  • Her perspicacious analysis exposed the flaw.
  • He asked a perspicacious question.
  • The editor made a perspicacious observation.

Similar words

shrewd
perceptive
discerning
astute

Meanings

Keenly perceptive

adjective
judgment
formal
Able to notice subtle details and judge their significance accurately.

Examples

  • Her perspicacious analysis exposed the flaw.
  • A perspicacious investor saw the risk early.
  • He asked a perspicacious question.
  • The editor made a perspicacious observation.
  • Only a perspicacious reader noticed the clue.

Similar words

perceptive
astute
discerning
shrewd

Etymology

From Latin perspicax, meaning seeing clearly.

FAQ

What does perspicacious mean?

Perspicacious means quick to notice and judge things accurately.

When is perspicacious used?

It can describe a person, question, or analysis.

How does perspicacious differ from intelligent?

Intelligent is broad; perspicacious highlights sharp perception and judgment.

How is perspicacious used in a sentence?

Her perspicacious analysis exposed the flaw.

Is perspicacious formal?

Yes. It is formal and approving.

Comments & contributions

Know this word from another angle? Add a correction, a nuance, or a usage note. New posts go public after a quick review.
Posting as a guest · Sign in
No comments yet. Be the first to add one.
Look up word or phrase...