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shrewdly

|shrewd/ly|

/ˈʃruːdli/

(shrewd)

sharp judgment

Base Form	Comparative	Superlative	Noun
shrewd	shrewder	shrewdest	shrewdness

Etymology

Etymology Information

'shrewd' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'schrewed,' where 'schrew' meant 'wicked or evil.'

Historical Evolution

'schrewed' transformed into the modern English word 'shrewd,' which now carries a more positive connotation of being astute or clever.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'wicked or evil,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'astute or clever.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

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

She shrewdly assessed the situation before making a decision.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45