All 13 Uses of
shrewd
in
The Odyssey
- "Eurymachus," Telemachus answered shrewdly,
"clearly my father's journey home is lost forever.†p. 91.1shrewdly = in a smart manner
- As long as I and great Odysseus soldiered there,
why, never once did we speak out at odds,
neither in open muster nor in royal council:
forever one in mind, in judgment balanced, shrewd,
we mapped our armies' plans so things might turn out best.†p. 111.6shrewd = smart
- "Ah goddess," the cool tactician countered,
"you're so hard for a mortal man to know on sight,
however shrewd he is—the shapes you take are endless!†p. 296.7
- Shrewd Odysseus answered her at once:
"Why not tell him the truth?†p. 300.1
- Shrewd old Zeus was plotting still more pain.†
p. 309.4
- Telemachus answered shrewdly, full of poise,
"Two great champions, those you name, it's true.†p. 346.9shrewdly = in a smart manner
- She dressed him in filthy rags too, for fear Eumaeus,
recognizing his master face-to-face, might hurry
back to shrewd Penelope, blurting out the news
and never hide the secret in his heart.†p. 353.0shrewd = smart
- In fact Odysseus
would have been here beside you long ago
but he thought it the better, shrewder course
to recoup his fortunes roving through the world.†p. 399.8 *shrewder = smarter
- For how can you know, my friend, if I surpass
all women in thoughtfulness and shrewd good sense,
if I'd allow you to take your meals at hall
so weatherbeaten, clad in rags and tatters?†p. 401.2shrewd = smart
- "Child," shrewd old Eurycleia protested,
"what nonsense you let slip through your teeth!†p. 406.3
- Telemachus, maneuvering shrewdly, sat his father down
on the stone threshold, just inside the timbered hall,
and set a rickety stool and cramped table there.†p. 418.9shrewdly = in a smart manner
- I appeal especially to Eurymachus, and you,
brilliant Antinous, who spoke so shrewdly now.†p. 433.3
- But tell me the truth now—this I'd like to know—
shrewd Penelope, has she heard you're home?†p. 481.1shrewd = smart
Definition:
smart -- especially in negotiating with people (may infer underhanded dealings)