ar·gute \(ˈ)är|gyüt\adjective Etymology: Latin argutus, from past participle of arguere to make clear — more at argue 1.: characterized by shrewdness, acuteness, or sagacity < an argute critic > 2.: shrill < a rich but too argute guitar — W.S.Landor > 3.: sharply serrate • ar·gute·lyadverb • ar·gute·nessnoun-es