perceptive
/pɝˈsɛptɪv/
having keen insight or understanding
perceptive in a sentence
“The perceptive child noticed her mother's sadness.”
Origin of perceptive
Latin perceptivus from percipere to seize, understand from per- through + capere to take
Related Words
intuitive
using or based on intuition rather than conscious reasoning
cerebral
intellectual rather than emotional or physical
pensive
engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
sagacious
having keen mental discernment and good judgment
astute
having an ability to accurately assess situations
perspicacious
having a ready insight into things; shrewd