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clever
[ klev-er ]
adjective
- mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.
Synonyms: expert, apt, gifted, smart, quick-witted, talented, ingenious
Antonyms: stupid
- superficially skillful, witty, or original in character or construction; facile:
It was an amusing, clever play, but of no lasting value.
- showing inventiveness or originality; ingenious:
His clever device was the first to solve the problem.
- adroit with the hands or body; dexterous or nimble.
Synonyms: handy, agile, skillful
Antonyms: clumsy
- Older Use.
- suitable; convenient; satisfactory.
- in good health.
clever
/ ˈklɛvə /
adjective
- displaying sharp intelligence or mental alertness
- adroit or dexterous, esp with the hands
- smart in a superficial way
- informal.sly; cunning
- dialect.predicative; used with a negative healthy; fit
Derived Forms
- ˈcleverness, noun
- ˈcleverish, adjective
- ˈcleverly, adverb
Other Words From
- clever·ish adjective
- clever·ish·ly adverb
- clever·ly adverb
- clever·ness noun
- over·clever adjective
- over·clever·ly adverb
- over·clever·ness noun
- un·clever adjective
- un·clever·ly adverb
- un·clever·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of clever1
Example Sentences
For much of the first half Italy snapped and fizzed with more danger, throwing cleverer shapes and more accurate passes.
California’s black bears are clever, resourceful and opportunistic.
So far, Vladimir Putin has played a clever hand, sitting back and doubtless enjoying watching the transatlantic alliance come apart at the seams.
"It's quite clever, as it forces a global player to localise - which is the way the game works: come and build in India," says Sorabjee.
The clever composition emphasizes his dynamic placement as a commander of the modern city, spreading out below.
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