argūtus adj. with comp. and sup.
P. of arguo, active, quick, expressive, lively: manus: oculi: caput (of a horse), graceful, V. — To the hearing, piercing, sharp, shrill (poet.): hirundo, chirping, V.: ilex, rustling, V.: nemus, echoing with song, V.: Neaera, melodious, H.: serra, grating, V.: pecten, rattling, V. — Of style, explicit, detailed: litterae. — Of omens, distinct, clear, striking: argutissima exta: omen, Pr.—Sagacious, acute, witty, bright: in sententiis argutior: poema argutius: acumen, H.—Cunning, sly, artful: calo, H.