Astute
Astute adjective - Having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment.
Wry and astute are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wry" instead an adjective "Astute".
Nearby Words: astuteness, astutely
Wry
Wry adjective - Humorously sarcastic or mocking.
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Synonyms for Wry
Nearby Word: wryly
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Wry and Astute. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/astute/wry
Astute & Wry. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/astute/wry>.
Wry or Astute. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/astute/wry.
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