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perceptive

[per-sep-tiv] / pərˈsɛp tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
alert, sensitive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
astute discerning discreet incisive insightful intuitive knowing knowledgeable observant penetrating wise
WEAK
acute awake aware brainy conscious ear to the ground gnostic insighted judicious keen knows what's what penetrative percipient perspicacious quick rational responsive sagacious sage savvy sharp sophic tuned-in wise to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless foolish idiotic ignorant stupid thoughtless unaware undiscerning unintelligent
WEAK
dense insensitive unobservant

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She regularly offered her perceptive and witty insights about life, music, fame and equal rights.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Villarreal: Are you, Carrie, as perceptive as Elsbeth?

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

But while Amanda's game plan slipped under the radar, the traitors have shared their suspicions that Fiona may be the secret traitor and "pretending to be a bit less perceptive than she actually is".

From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2026

Her essential judgments on persons and events, as quoted, make her look wise and perceptive, which is her general reputation, but she was also indiscreet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025

“You’re a perceptive one, Girl,” the boy says quietly.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu

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