adjective

perceptive

perceptive, insightful, discerning

She made a very perceptive comment.

She made a very perceptive comment.

He is a perceptive art critic.

He is a perceptive art critic.

((as an adjective)) having or showing sensitive insight. She made a very perceptive comment.

Synonyms: insightful, observant; Antonyms: unobservant, obtuse

From Latin 'per-' (thoroughly) + 'capere' (to take, grasp). It means to thoroughly grasp or see things.

Someone who is good at 'perceiving' things others might miss is 'perceptive'.

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