SAVVY Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word savvy. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SAVVY
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astute | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by practical hardheaded intelligence | ||||||||
aware | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception • bearing in mind; attentive to | ||||||||
experienced | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation | ||||||||
informed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having much knowledge or education | ||||||||
knowledgeable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • highly educated; having extensive information or understanding • alert and fully informed • thoroughly acquainted through study or experience | ||||||||
sharp | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point • having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing • (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone noun • a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named • a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point adverb • changing suddenly in direction and degree adjective satellite • (of something seen or heard) clearly defined • ending in a sharp point • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • marked by practical hardheaded intelligence • harsh • having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones • dangerously steep • very sudden and in great amount or degree • quick and forceful | ||||||||
shrewd | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by practical hardheaded intelligence • acting with a specific goal | ||||||||
skilled | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having or showing or requiring special skill | ||||||||
sophisticated | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire adjective satellite • ahead in development; complex or intricate • intellectually appealing | ||||||||
well-informed | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • possessing sound knowledge | ||||||||
apprehend | verbv | |||||||
verb • get the meaning of something • take into custody • anticipate with dread or anxiety | ||||||||
apprehension | nounn | |||||||
noun • fearful expectation or anticipation • the cognitive condition of someone who understands • painful expectation • the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) | ||||||||
canny | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others | ||||||||
compass | nounn | |||||||
noun • navigational instrument for finding directions • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: • the limit of capability • drafting instrument used for drawing circles verb • bring about; accomplish • travel around, either by plane or ship • get the meaning of something | ||||||||
comprehend | verbv | |||||||
verb • get the meaning of something • to become aware of through the senses • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory | ||||||||
dig | verbv | |||||||
noun • the site of an archeological exploration • an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect • a small gouge (as in the cover of a book) • the act of digging • the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow verb • turn up, loosen, or remove earth • create by digging • work hard • remove, harvest, or recover by digging • thrust down or into • remove the inner part or the core of • poke or thrust abruptly • get the meaning of something | ||||||||
discernment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the cognitive condition of someone who understands • delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) • perception of that which is obscure • the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations • the trait of judging wisely and objectively | ||||||||
grasp | verbv | |||||||
noun • understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something • the limit of capability • an intellectual hold or understanding • the act of grasping verb • hold firmly • get the meaning of something | ||||||||
grok | verbv | |||||||
verb • get the meaning of something | ||||||||
understanding | nounn | |||||||
noun • the cognitive condition of someone who understands • the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises • an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion • the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination adjective satellite • characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy | ||||||||