1. Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or discernment; able to perceive or notice things that others might miss
She made a perceptive observation about human nature.
Ela fez uma observação perspicaz sobre a natureza humana.
2. Relating to or based on perception or the ability to perceive
His perceptive abilities allowed him to understand the subtext of the conversation.
Suas habilidades perceptivas lhe permitiram entender o subtexto da conversa.