perceptiveness

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perceptiveness Meaning of "perceptiveness"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a feeling of understanding
  2. (n) delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
  3. (n) perception of that which is obscure
  4. (n) the quality of insight and sympathetic understanding

Synonym(s)

appreciation, discernment, taste, insight, perceptivity

Usage(s):

  1. In Taste, an unprincipled gourmet bets heavily on the perceptiveness of his nose and palate, puts on a superb demonstration of winetasting, but outsmarts himself.
  2. I was struck by his perceptiveness and knowledge so at variance with my previous image of him.
  3. Those who go to the film in its own sober spirit, and with even a fraction of its own perceptiveness, will find it deeply absorbing, moving, satisfying, and chastening.

Quotes

  • "I'm amazed Lorenzo could get it turned around as fast as he could, but that just shows his perceptiveness as a coach," Harshman said. "This is a great team, on a quest. The players have given up their individual rights as they see it for the...
    on Mar 24, 2005 By: Marv Harshman Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer

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