What does shrewdly mean?
Shrewdly means In a shrewd manner..
Shrewdly
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
In a shrewd manner..
Example Sentences
Thanks to that penny he had just spent so recklessly [on a newspaper] he would pass a happy hour, taken, for once, out of his anxious, despondent, miserable self. It irritated him shrewdly to know that these moments of respite from carking care would not be shared with his poor wife, with careworn, troubled Ellen.
Synonyms for shrewdly
Antonyms for shrewdly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more shrewdly
- most shrewdly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for shrewdly?
Common synonyms include astutely, sagaciously, sapiently.
What is the opposite of shrewdly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use shrewdly in a sentence?
Thanks to that penny he had just spent so recklessly [on a newspaper] he would pass a happy hour, taken, for once, out of his anxious, despondent, miserable self. It irritated him shrewdly to know that these moments of respite from carking care would not be shared with his poor wife, with careworn, troubled Ellen.
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