/ Dictionary / Index A astute: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: as•tute Pronunciation: (u-stt', u-styt'), [key] — adj. of keen penetration or discernment; sagacious: an astute analysis. clever; cunning; ingenious; shrewd: an astute merchandising program; an astute manipulation of facts. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: astute (Thesaurus) Asturias astylar Related Content Daily Word Quiz: respite Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language