Shrewdly: meaning, definitions and examples

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shrewdly

 

[ หˆสƒruหdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a sentence

In a clever or cunning way.

Synonyms

astutely, cleverly, cunningly

Examples of usage

  • He shrewdly invested in the stock market and made a fortune.
  • She shrewdly negotiated a better salary for herself.
  • The detective shrewdly deduced the identity of the culprit.
Context #2 | Adverb

used in a sentence

In a way that shows sharp powers of judgment; astutely.

Synonyms

astutely, judiciously, sagaciously

Examples of usage

  • The businessman shrewdly assessed the market trends before making a decision.
  • She shrewdly avoided getting involved in the conflict.
  • He shrewdly observed the behavior of his colleagues to gain insights.

Translations

Translations of the word "shrewdly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น astutamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคคเฅเคฐเคพเคˆ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช scharfsinnig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cerdas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะธั‚ั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sprytnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ณขๆ˜Žใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท astucieusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ astutamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurnazca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๋ฆฌํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฐูƒุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chytล™e

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกikovne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒพๆ˜Žๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preudarno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snjallt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะปะฐะบะตั€ะปั–ะบะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™skin zษ™kalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ astutamente

Etymology

The word 'shrewdly' is derived from the Middle English 'shrewed', which means 'wicked, evil'. Over time, the meaning evolved to convey a sense of cleverness and sharp judgment. The adverb 'shrewdly' is often used to describe someone who makes wise decisions or displays keen insight in various situations.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,855, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.