perceptive
gb/pɚsˈɛptɪv/ us/pɚsˈɛptɪv/
C1
English
éleslátó, éles szemű, szemfüles, észlelési
C1
1
éleslátó
C1
Usage pattern:
a perceptive [comment/remark/analysis]; perceptive about [something]
She made a perceptive comment about why the team was struggling.
Éleslátó megjegyzést tett arról, hogy miért küszködött a csapat.
His perceptive analysis helped us see the real cause of the problem.
Éleslátó elemzése segített meglátnunk a probléma valódi okát.
The interviewer was perceptive and asked follow-up questions at exactly the right moments.
Learner examples
You are very perceptive about people.
Nagyon éleslátó vagy, ha emberekről van szó.
That was a perceptive remark.
Ez egy éleslátó megjegyzés volt.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with perceptible (= able to be noticed). Perceptive describes a person or their comment, not something that can be seen or heard.
Meaning
showing deep understanding
Collocations
perceptive comment
|perceptive remark
|perceptive analysis
|perceptive observation
|a perceptive reader
|a perceptive critic
|a perceptive interview
|highly perceptive
|remarkably perceptive
|quite perceptive
Synonyms
insightful (Emphasizes depth of understanding and good judgment.)
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astute (Often suggests practical intelligence or strategic understanding.)
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discerning (Focuses on recognizing quality or subtle differences.)
Antonyms
obtuse (Slow to understand or notice what is important.)
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uninsightful (Lacking depth of understanding.)
Themes
communication
|people
|thinking
Definition
able to understand things quickly and accurately
Showing a clear understanding of a situation or of what people mean or feel, often in a way that others do not notice.
C1
2
éles szemű
B2
szemfüles
B2
Usage pattern:
a perceptive [observer/person]; perceptive of [details/changes]
A perceptive teacher noticed that he was unusually quiet and checked in with him after class.
Az éles szemű tanár észrevette, hogy szokatlanul csendes, és óra után odament hozzá megkérdezni, minden rendben van-e.
She’s perceptive enough to pick up on tiny changes in his mood.
Elég éles szemű ahhoz, hogy a hangulatának legapróbb változásait is észrevegye.
He’s a perceptive listener and remembers what people say.
Learner examples
My sister is perceptive and notices everything.
A nővérem nagyon éles szemű, és mindent észrevesz.
He is perceptive of small changes.
A kisebb változásokat is észreveszi.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *perceptive* where *sensitive* is needed; perceptive means noticing/understanding, not easily hurt or emotionally reactive.
Meaning
quick to notice details
Collocations
perceptive observer
|perceptive eye
|perceptive mind
|perceptive listener
|a perceptive child
|a perceptive student
|perceptive to changes
|perceptive of patterns
|extremely perceptive
|naturally perceptive
Synonyms
observant (More directly about noticing details, especially visually.)
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sharp (Informal; suggests quick, accurate noticing and thinking.)
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aware (Broader; can mean simply noticing, not necessarily with insight.)
Antonyms
unobservant (Not good at noticing details.)
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inattentive (Not paying attention, so details are missed.)
Themes
daily_life
|people
|senses
Definition
good at noticing small things
Quick to notice and correctly interpret details, changes, or signals in what you see, hear, or experience.
C2
TECHNICAL
3
észlelési
C1
Usage pattern:
perceptive [abilities/processes/mechanisms]
The study measured perceptive abilities such as recognizing faces and matching sounds to images.
A vizsgálat olyan észlelési képességeket mért, mint az arcok felismerése és a hangok képekhez párosítása.
Researchers discussed how perceptive processes develop in early childhood.
A kutatók azt tárgyalták, hogyan fejlődnek az észlelési folyamatok kisgyermekkorban.
Common mistake:
In everyday English, prefer perceptual (not perceptive) for technical meanings like 'perceptual system'.
Meaning
related to perception
Collocations
perceptive abilities
|perceptive processes
|perceptive mechanisms
|perceptive capacity
|perceptive function
Synonyms
perceptual (Much more common in technical and academic contexts.)
Antonyms
nonperceptive (Not related to perceiving; rare and mainly technical.)
Themes
psychology
|science
Definition
connected to perceiving things with the senses
Relating to the ability to perceive through the senses or to mental processes of perceiving.
Grammar
Dictionary form
perceptive
IPA
GB/pɚsˈɛptɪv/
US/pɚsˈɛptɪv/
Syllables & stress
per - cept - ive (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: perceptive
Word family
Core family
perceive
verb B1
perception
noun B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unperceptive
adjective
imperceptible
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
perceptual
adjective
perceptibly
adverb
Expressions
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