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Perceptive

adjective/per-SEP-tiv/

Quick to notice and understand things clearly.

A perceptive coach can spot a player's weakness right away.

Perceptive holds 'perceive' — a perceptive person perceives what others miss.

Use to praise someone who notices subtle things and understands them well.