evil (adj.)
→
clever, wise
1 realization
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| ID | Relation type | Meaning 1 | Direction | Meaning 2 |
| NEW Realization 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| type | Semantic evolution | |
| language 1 | Middle English | |
| language 2 | English | |
| lexeme 1 | shreued | |
| lexeme 2 | shrewd | |
| meaning 1 | wicked, depraved, malicious, evil | |
| direction | → | |
| meaning 2 | having or showing the insight, intelligence, and understanding to make good judgments about practical matters (Merriam-Webster) | a shrewd tactician and highly-skilled negotiator |
| reference | Harper's Etymonline | |
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