savvy

/ˈsævɪ/ or /ˈsævi/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a quick and informed understanding; perceptive, shrewd

“He’s a savvy business owner who knows how to navigate the market.”

2. noun

a person who is perceptive or shrewd; a shrewd or worldly person

“She’s a savvy investor who always makes smart financial decisions.”

Synonyms

  • astute
  • perceptive
  • shrewd
  • worldly

Antonyms

  • naive
  • uninformed
  • unsophisticated