Meaning of argute | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Sharp; perceptive; shrewd.
   literary
2. Shrill in sound.
   literary

Equivalents

Examples

““Suppose,” said Roland Græme, “we should begin as in a tale-book, by asking each others names and histories.” “It is right well imagined,” said Catherine, “and shews an argute judgment. Do you begin, and I will listen, and only put in a question or two at the dark parts of the story. Come, unfold then your name and history, my new acquaintance.””

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