What does savvy mean?
Savvy means (informal) Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive..
Savvy
/ˈsæv.i/ · adjective
Meaning
(informal) Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive..
Definitions by Sense
- (informal) Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive.
- (informal) To understand.
- (informal) Shrewdness.
Example Sentences
That such a safe adaptation could come of The Hunger Games speaks more to the trilogy’s commercial ascent than the book’s actual content, which is audacious and savvy in its dark calculations.
He's probably a perfect technician as a surgeon, but he knows you get only what you grab. Think of the years it's taken me to learn what he savvied all the time!
Synonyms for savvy
Antonyms for savvy
Related Words
Word Forms
- savvier
- savviest
- savvies
- savvying
- savvied
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for savvy?
Common synonyms include canny, savviness, apprehension, discernment.
What is the opposite of savvy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use savvy in a sentence?
That such a safe adaptation could come of The Hunger Games speaks more to the trilogy’s commercial ascent than the book’s actual content, which is audacious and savvy in its dark calculations.
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