C1adverbformalpsychologyacademic
US/pərˈsep.tɪv.li/
UK/pəˈsep.tɪv.li/
in a way that shows quick understanding of things that are not obvious
In context
The critic perceptively noted that the film was really about loneliness.
She perceptively spotted the flaw in the plan within minutes.
He answered perceptively, showing that he understood the real issue.
Words that go with perceptively
adverb + verb
- perceptively observeHe perceptively observed that costs were rising.
- perceptively noteThe author perceptively notes the shift in attitudes.
- perceptively remarkShe perceptively remarked on his silence.
- perceptively writeHe writes perceptively about family life.
- perceptively point outA student perceptively pointed out the error.
- perceptively analyzeThe essay perceptively analyzes the poem.