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Synonyms
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Meaning:
acute

(of sensations) very strong

deeply perceptive

astute

quick at seeing how to gain an advantage

perceptive

calculating

(of a person) using deceit or trickery to her or his advantage

scheming to manipulate

chary

cautious

careful, cautious

clever

quick at learning and understanding things

bright, ingenious

crafty

showing skill in trickery of the deceit

clever, scheming

cunning

(showing) ability to deceive easily

devious

dexterous

clever, skilful, with one's hands

ingenious, proficient

economical

careful in using money, time, supplies etc

conservative with resources; careful

frugal

careful, economical (especially of food, cost)

economical

ingenious

(of a person) very clever and skilful (at making or inventing things)

clever; brilliant

knowing

having, showing that one knows something

experienced, aware

over-cautious

too cautious

suspicious

provident

(careful in) providing for future needs or events, especially in old age

careful, frugal

prudent

showing; having, careful thought or planning

wise, sensible in action and thought

sagacious

wise

smart, judicious

scotch

of Scotland; (a portion of) Scotch whisky

economical

sensible

having or showing good sense

realistic, reasonable

shark

a kind of seafish, often large and dangerous; a person who cheats to get money

clever, intelligent

shrewd

having or showing, judgement and common sense; likely to be correct or effective

clever, intelligent

sly

deceitful; keeping or doing things secretly

clever, devious

smart

neat and clean in appearance; fashionable; part of high society; intelligent; quick; to become painful; to feel angry, annoyed

intelligent

sneaking

secret; vague

sly

sparing

economical, careful

careful, economical

thoughtful

full of, showing, thought; thinking of the needs of others

caring, mindful

wary

careful about possible danger or trouble

careful, cautious

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