Argute

//ɑːˈɡjuːt// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Sharp; perceptive; shrewd. literary

    "“Suppose,” said Roland Græme, “we should begin as in a tale-book, by asking each others names and histories.” “It is right well imagined,” said Catherine, “and shews an argute judgment. Do you begin, and I will listen, and only put in a question or two at the dark parts of the story. Come, unfold then your name and history, my new acquaintance.”"

  2. 2
    Shrill in sound. literary

Etymology

From Latin argūtus, perfect passive participle of arguō (“I clarify”).

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