perspicacious

acutely insightful and wise

Having the power of seeing clearly; quick-sighted; sharp of sight.

Lat perspicax, clear to see

“Celimene is a woman's mind in movement, armed with an ungovernable wit; with perspicacious clear eyes for the world, and a very distinct knowledge that she belongs to the world, and is most at home in it.”

— George Meredith, Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith

Yara, Sydney's perspicacious barista, spotted a regular customer's hidden smile while ordering coffee. "You finally got that tattoo you've been eyeing," she guessed with uncanny accuracy, making her customer chuckle and spill their secret like hot espresso.

At the Acropolis, Tariq noticed a rare Athenian coin tucked beneath a cracked marble slab. His perspicacious eyes caught the glint of sunlight reflecting off its intricate design before any other tourist's gaze.

“The club’s perspicacious interest in music also extends to identifying early musical talent and booking intimate club music evenings with future superstars.”