B1 — Intermediateadjective
astuto
clever, shrewd, cunning
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
furboscaltrosagaceacutoperspicace
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ingenuoscioccosprovvedutocredulonesempliciotto
Usage note
'Astuto' can be positive (clever) or slightly negative (cunning). 'Furbo' is more colloquial. 'Sagace' is more formal and positive.
Example
"È una donna astuta che capisce subito le intenzioni degli altri."
"She is a shrewd woman who immediately understands other people's intentions."
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