Meaning & use
Astutely
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In a shrewd, perceptive, and cleverly calculating manner.
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She astutely negotiated a better deal by pointing out the flaws in their offer.
He astutely observed that the numbers didn't add up.
A note on using this word
Derives from "astute," which traces back to the Latin astus, meaning "craft" or "cunning."
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