perceptive

Day 54Level 2

per-SEP-tiv

observant

observant; alert

Part of Speech: adjective

Synonyms:

discerning, discreet, insightful

Antonyms:

undiscerning, foolish, thoughtless

Example Sentence:

Edward was watching her with his gentle but perceptive gaze.

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