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Fairytale1990 Posted 14 years ago
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Astute!
Someone help me with the exact meanings of''astute'' is it always positive to use it?
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When it comes to exact meanings, it's hard to beat the dictionary. In terms of usage, I'd say it's always positive -- yes! However, like most positive terms, it can be used sarcastically.
- When it comes to exact meanings, it's hard to beat the dictionary.
- In terms of usage, I'd say it's always positive -- yes!
- However, like most positive terms, it can be used sarcastically.
- In that case, the implication would be negative.
- I think she's going to lose the race!
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When it comes to exact meanings, it's hard to beat the dictionary.
In terms of usage, I'd say it's always positive -- yes!
However, like most positive terms, it can be used sarcastically. In that case, the implication would be negative.
I think she's going to lose the race! (reply) How astute of you! .
This usage is sarcastic and negat
In terms of usage, I'd say it's always positive -- yes!
However, like most positive terms, it can be used sarcastically. In that case, the implication would be negative.
I think she's going to lose the race! (reply) How astute of you! .
This usage is sarcastic and negat
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