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perspicacious | observant |

As an adjective perspicacious

is (figuratively) of acute discernment; having keen insight; mentally perceptive.

As a noun observant is

a member of a franciscan order that strictly observes the rules of st francis.

perspicacious

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (figuratively) Of acute discernment; having keen insight; mentally perceptive.
  • (obsolete) Able to physically see clearly; quick-sighted; sharp-sighted.
  • Derived terms

    * perspicaciously * perspicaciousness

    See also

    * clairvoyant * conspicuous * perspective

    observant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Alert and paying close attention; watchful.
  • The observant police officer noticed that my tax disk was out-of-date.
  • Diligently attentive in observing a law, custom, duty or principle; regardful; mindful.
  • I was normally observant of the local parking restrictions.
  • * Sir K. Digby
  • We are told how observant Alexander was of his master Aristotle.

    Antonyms

    * introspective * nonobservant * unobservant

    Anagrams

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