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View usage for: (sævi) 1. uncountable nounIf you describe someone as having savvy, you think that they have a good understanding and practical knowledge of something. [informal] He is known for his political savvy and strong management skills. Synonyms: understanding, perception, grasp, ken More Synonyms of savvy 2. graded adjectiveIf you describe someone as savvy, you think that they show a lot of practical knowledge. [informal] She was a pretty savvy woman. Synonyms: shrewd, sharp, astute, knowing More Synonyms of savvy More Synonyms of savvy (ˈsævɪ) slang verbWord forms: -vies, -vying or -vied1. to understand or get the sense of (an idea, etc) 2. no savvy adjectiveWord forms: -vier or -viest4. mainly US shrewd; well-informed Word origin C18: corruption of Spanish sabe( usted) (you) know, from saber to know, from Latin sapere to be wise savvy in American English (ˈsævi) verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈsavvied or ˈsavvying1. Slang to understand; get the idea noun Informal2. shrewdness or understanding adjectiveWord forms: ˈsavvier or ˈsavviest4. Informal shrewd or discerning Word origin < one or more varieties of Pidgin English < Portuguese sabe, 3rd pers. sing. of saber, to know < L sapere: see sap 1Examples of 'savvy' in a sentencesavvy Definition understanding or common sense He is known for his political savvy. Definition shrewd She was a pretty savvy woman. Synonyms knowing far-seeing long-headedSynonyms take in get the gist catch the drift Additional synonymsDefinition to grasp (something) mentally Only now can I begin to apprehend the power of these forces. Synonyms understand, know, think, believe, imagine, realize, recognize, appreciate, perceive, grasp, conceive, comprehend, get the message, get the picture Definition understanding the sudden apprehension of something Synonyms awareness, understanding, knowledge, intelligence, ken, perception, grasp, comprehensionDefinition cunning the smiles and artifices of someone subtly artful Synonyms cunning, designing, scheming, sharp, smart, clever, subtle, intriguing, tricky, shrewd, sly, wily, politic, crafty, foxy, deceitful- savour
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Additional synonymsDefinition quick to notice or understand He made a series of astute business decisions. Synonyms intelligent, politic, bright, sharp, keen, calculating, clever, subtle, penetrating, knowing, shrewd, cunning, discerning, sly, on the ball (informal), canny, perceptive, wily, crafty, artful, insightful, foxy, adroit, sagacious (formal) Definition shrewd or cautious He was far too canny to risk giving himself away. Synonyms shrewd, knowing, sharp, acute, careful, wise, clever, subtle, cautious, prudent, astute, on the ball (informal), artful, judicious, circumspect, perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal), worldly-wiseDefinition to understand He tried to explain it to me, but it took me a while to catch on. Synonyms understand, see, find out, grasp, see through, comprehend, twig (British, informal), get the picture, see the light of day Definition displaying sharp intelligence or mental alertness My sister has always been the clever one in our family. Synonyms intelligent, quick, bright, talented, gifted, keen, capable, smart, sensible, rational, witty, apt, discerning, knowledgeable, astute, brainy (informal), quick-witted, sagacious (formal), knowing, deep, expertDefinition to understand I just cannot comprehend your attitude. Synonyms understand, see, take in, perceive, grasp, conceive, make out, discern, assimilate, see the light, fathom, apprehend, get the hang of (informal), get the picture, knowDefinition understanding The situation was utterly beyond her comprehension. Synonyms understanding, grasp, conception, realization, sense, knowledge, intelligence, judgment, perception, discernmentDefinition having or showing good judgment tailor-made holidays to suit the more discerning traveller Synonyms discriminating, knowing, sharp, critical, acute, sensitive, wise, intelligent, subtle, piercing, penetrating, shrewd, ingenious, astute, perceptive, judicious, clear-sighted, percipient, perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal) These products are snapped up by more discriminating customers. Synonyms discerning, particular, keen, critical, acute, sensitive, refined, cultivated, selective, astute, tasteful, fastidiousDefinition able to look forward and plan ahead The decision was described as a far-sighted, significant step. Synonyms prudent, acute, wise, cautious, sage, shrewd, discerning, canny, provident, judicious, prescient, far-seeing, politicDefinition sharp and cunning He is devious and very fly. Synonyms cunning, knowing, sharp, smart, careful, shrewd, astute, on the ball (informal), canny, wide-awake, nobody's fool, not born yesterday Additional synonymsDefinition understanding or comprehension They have a good grasp of foreign languages. Synonyms understanding, knowledge, grip, perception, awareness, realization, mastery, ken, comprehensionDefinition to understand The Government has not yet grasped the seriousness of the crisis. Synonyms understand, realize, take in, get, see, follow, catch on (informal), comprehend, get the message about, get the picture about, catch or get the drift of Definition having or showing intelligence Rita is a highly intelligent woman. Synonyms clever, bright, smart, knowing, quick, sharp, acute, alert, rational, penetrating, enlightened, apt, discerning, knowledgeable, astute, well-informed, brainy (informal), perspicacious, quick-witted, sagacious (formal) Definition intelligent, quick, and perceptive a person of keen intellect Synonyms perceptive, quick, sharp, brilliant, acute, smart, wise, clever, subtle, piercing, penetrating, discriminating, shrewd, discerning, ingenious, astute, intuitive, canny, incisive, insightful, observant, perspicacious (formal), sapientDefinition cunning or shrewd Synonyms cunning, experienced, expert, qualified, acute, clever, intelligent, competent, shrewd, discerning, skilful, astute, perceptive, well-informed, sagacious (formal), clued-up (informal) Definition to understand or grasp He was beginning to perceive the true nature of their relationship. Synonyms understand, sense, gather, get (informal), know, see, feel, learn, realize, conclude, appreciate, grasp, comprehend, get the message about, deduce, apprehend, suss (out) (slang), get the picture about Definition way of viewing her perception of the feeling was strong Synonyms awareness, understanding, sense, impression, feeling, idea, taste, notion, recognition, observation, consciousness, grasp, sensation, conception, apprehensionDefinition observant a very perceptive critique of Wordsworth Synonyms observant, acute, intelligent, discerning, quick, aware, sharp, sensitive, alert, penetrating, discriminating, shrewd, responsive, astute, intuitive, insightful, percipient, perspicacious (formal) Definition acutely perceptive or discerning a man of perspicacious judgment Synonyms perceptive, aware, sharp, keen, acute, alert, clever, penetrating, shrewd, discerning, astute, observant, clear-sighted, percipient (formal), sharp-witted, sagacious (formal) Definition wise or sensible a wise and sagacious leader Synonyms wise, shrewd, astute, knowing, able, fly (slang), sharp, acute, smart, intelligent, sage, discerning, canny, perceptive, judicious, insightful, far-sighted, clear-sighted, long-headed, sharp-witted, perspicacious (formal) Additional synonymsDefinition quick to notice or understand things He is very sharp and swift with repartee. Synonyms quick-witted, clever, astute, acute, knowing, ready, quick, bright, alert, subtle, penetrating, apt, discerning, on the ball (informal), perceptive, observant, long-headedDefinition intelligent and shrewd He thinks he's much smarter than Sarah. Synonyms clever, bright, intelligent, quick, sharp, keen, acute, shrewd, apt, ingenious, astute, canny, quick-witted |