perceptively
gb/pˈɚsˈɛptɪvli/ us/pˈɚsˈɛptɪvli/
C1
English
jó érzékkel, éleslátóan, érzékelés szempontjából, perceptuálisan
C1
1
jó érzékkel
B2
éleslátóan
C1
Usage pattern:
perceptively + [verb]
She perceptively noticed that he was avoiding the topic.
Jó érzékkel vette észre, hogy kerüli a témát.
The reviewer perceptively identified the novel’s central tension.
A kritikus jó érzékkel azonosította a regény központi feszültségét.
He listened perceptively, picking up on the hesitation in her voice.
Learner examples
She spoke perceptively about the problem.
Éleslátóan beszélt a problémáról.
He watched perceptively.
Éles szemmel figyelt.
Common mistake:
Often confused with *perceivably* (“in a noticeable way”), which is different.
Meaning
with keen understanding and insight
Collocations
perceptively observed
|perceptively noted
|perceptively argued
|perceptively analyzed
|perceptively described
|perceptively commented
|perceptively pointed out
|perceptively recognized
|perceptively interpreted
|perceptively read (a situation)
Synonyms
insightfully (Emphasizes deep understanding and good judgment.)
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astutely (Stresses sharp, practical intelligence.)
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shrewdly (Often suggests cleverness about motives or advantage.)
Antonyms
obtusely (In a dull or slow-to-understand way.)
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unobservantly (Without noticing details.)
Themes
communication
|thinking
|emotions
Definition
In a way that shows you notice and understand things well.
In a perceptive way; showing quick and accurate understanding, especially of people or situations.
C2
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
perceptively + [adjective/verb]
The two colors are close numerically but perceptively distinct.
A két szín számszerűleg közel áll egymáshoz, de érzékelés szempontjából jól elkülönül.
The interface groups options that are perceptively similar to reduce visual load.
A felület az érzékelés szempontjából hasonló lehetőségeket csoportosítja, hogy csökkentse a vizuális terhelést.
Common mistake:
This technical sense is rare in everyday English; most uses mean “insightfully.”
Meaning
in a way related to perception
Collocations
perceptively salient
|perceptively different
|perceptively similar
|perceptively encoded
|perceptively weighted
Synonyms
perceptually (More common in scientific writing for this sense.)
Antonyms
conceptually (Focused on ideas rather than sensory perception.)
Themes
psychology
|science
Definition
In a way that has to do with how we perceive things.
In a way that relates to perceiving through the senses or mental awareness.
Grammar
Dictionary form
perceptively
IPA
GB/pˈɚsˈɛptɪvli/
US/pˈɚsˈɛptɪvli/
Syllables & stress
per - cept - ively (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: perceptively
- Plural: perceptivelies
Word family
Forms
perceptivelies
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
perceptual
adjective
perceptually
adverb
misperceive
verb
Expressions
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