Anglais

perceptively

gb/pˈɚsˈɛptɪvli/ us/pˈɚsˈɛptɪvli/
C1 Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adverb C1 property
1

with keen understanding and insight

In a way that shows you notice and understand things well.

Schéma d’usage : perceptively + [verb]
Erreur fréquente :
Often confused with *perceivably* (“in a noticeable way”), which is different.
Synonymes
insightfully (Emphasizes deep understanding and good judgment.) | astutely (Stresses sharp, practical intelligence.) | shrewdly (Often suggests cleverness about motives or advantage.)
Antonymes
obtusely (In a dull or slow-to-understand way.) | unobservantly (Without noticing details.)
Collocations
perceptively observed |perceptively noted |perceptively argued |perceptively analyzed |perceptively described |perceptively commented |perceptively pointed out |perceptively recognized |perceptively interpreted |perceptively read (a situation)
Thèmes
communication |thinking |emotions
Exemples
  • She perceptively noticed that he was avoiding the topic.
  • The reviewer perceptively identified the novel’s central tension.
  • He listened perceptively, picking up on the hesitation in her voice.
Exemples pédagogiques
  • She spoke perceptively about the problem.
  • He watched perceptively.
adverb technical C2 relation
2

in a way related to perception

In a way that has to do with how we perceive things.

Schéma d’usage : perceptively + [adjective/verb]
Erreur fréquente :
This technical sense is rare in everyday English; most uses mean “insightfully.”
Synonymes
perceptually (More common in scientific writing for this sense.)
Antonymes
conceptually (Focused on ideas rather than sensory perception.)
Collocations
perceptively salient |perceptively different |perceptively similar |perceptively encoded |perceptively weighted
Thèmes
psychology |science
Exemples
  • The two colors are close numerically but perceptively distinct.
  • The interface groups options that are perceptively similar to reduce visual load.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
perceptively
API
GB/pˈɚsˈɛptɪvli/
US/pˈɚsˈɛptɪvli/
Syllabes et accentuation
per - cept - ively (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Formes du mot
Noun
  • Base: perceptively
  • Plural: perceptivelies
Famille de mots
Forms
perceptivelies noun
Core family
perceive verb B1 perception noun B2 perceptive adjective C1
Related words
perceptible adjective C1 perceptiveness noun misperception noun
Negative and opposite forms
imperceptible adjective C1 imperceptibly adverb C1 unperceptive adjective
Advanced or less common
perceptual adjective perceptually adverb misperceive verb
Expressions

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