shrewdly
adverbHow many syllables in shrewdly?
There are 2 syllables in the word shrewdly.How to pronounce shrewdly:
Definition of shrewdly:
- shrewdly (adverb):
- marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
Synonyms for shrewdly:
acutely
artfully
astutely
cannily
cleverly
far-sightedly
knowingly
perceptively
perspicaciously
sagaciously
sapiently
with all your wits about you
with consummate skill
Antonyms for shrewdly:
artlessly
badly
callowly
credulously
foolishly
guilelessly
gullibly
idiotically
ignorantly
impressionably
imprudently
ineptly
ingenuously
innocently
jejunely
naifly
naively
naïvely
obtusely
senselessly
simple-mindedly
simplemindedly
simply
stupidly
uncleverly
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