Definition of shrewd

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Shrewd (superl.) Able or clever in practical affairs; sharp in business; astute; sharp-witted; sagacious; keen; as, a shrewd observer; a shrewd design; a shrewd reply..

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Slyly :: Slyly (adv.) In a sly manner; shrewdly; craftily.
Astute :: Astute (a.) Critically discerning; sagacious; shrewd; subtle; crafty.
Acute :: Acute (a.) Having nice discernment; perceiving or using minute distinctions; penetrating; clever; shrewd; -- opposed to dull or stupid; as, an acute observer; acute remarks, or reasoning..
Sly :: Sly (v. t.) Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice; nimble; skillful; cautious; shrewd; knowing; -- in a good sense..
Dry :: Dry (superl.) Characterized by a quality somewhat severe, grave, or hard; hence, sharp; keen; shrewd; quaint; as, a dry tone or manner; dry wit..
Callidity :: Callidity (n.) Acuteness of discernment; cunningness; shrewdness.
Long-sightedness :: Long-sightedness (n.) The state or condition of being long-sighted; hence, sagacity; shrewdness..
Diplomatical :: Diplomatical (a.) Characterized by tact and shrewdness; dexterous; artful; as, diplomatic management..
Shrewd :: Shrewd (superl.) Able or clever in practical affairs; sharp in business; astute; sharp-witted; sagacious; keen; as, a shrewd observer; a shrewd design; a shrewd reply..
Gnostic :: Gnostic (a.) Knowing; wise; shrewd.
Dido :: Dido (n.) A shrewd trick; an antic; a caper.
Gumption :: Gumption (n.) Capacity; shrewdness; common sense.
Sagacious :: Sagacious (a.) Hence, of quick intellectual perceptions; of keen penetration and judgment; discerning and judicious; knowing; far-sighted; shrewd; sage; wise; as, a sagacious man; a sagacious remark..
Sagacity :: Sagacity (n.) The quality of being sagacious; quickness or acuteness of sense perceptions; keenness of discernment or penetration with soundness of judgment; shrewdness.
Foxiness :: Foxiness (n.) The state or quality of being foxy, or foxlike; craftiness; shrewdness..
Shrewd :: Shrewd (superl.) Artful; wily; cunning; arch.
Discerning :: Discerning (a.) Acute; shrewd; sagacious; sharp-sighted.
Knowingness :: Knowingness (n.) The state or quality of being knowing or intelligent; shrewdness; skillfulness.
Wise :: Wise (v.) Hence, prudent; calculating; shrewd; wary; subtle; crafty..
Hard-headed :: Hard-headed (a.) Having sound judgment; sagacious; shrewd.
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