Synonyms:
acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharp
Meaning: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions; "an acute observer of politics and politicians"; "incisive comments"; "icy knifelike reasoning"; "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent penetrative observations"
Usage examples
She liked Mrs. Fairford, a small incisive woman, with a big nose and good teeth revealed by frequent smiles.
He could hear the sharp incisive "Chip!" and the tender mellow love-notes as he left the barn; and all the way to the sumac they rang in his ears.