Meaning & use
shrewdly
In a way that shows sharp judgment and practical cleverness, especially in business or strategy.
See it in a sentence
She shrewdly negotiated a lower price by pointing out flaws in the car.
The general shrewdly waited for the enemy to run low on supplies.
A note on using this word
Shrewdly implies practical, calculating intelligence, often in negotiation or strategy, rather than book learning.
Words with a similar meaning
cleverlyastutely
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Words with an opposite meaning
foolishlynaively
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