Astute and Wry

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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Astute and wry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Astute" instead an adjective "Wry".

Nearby Word: wryly
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Wry and Astute. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/astute/wry
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