Definition of Clever

1. Adjective. Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others. "Too clever to be sound"

Exact synonyms: Cagey, Cagy, Canny
Similar to: Smart

2. Adjective. Mentally quick and resourceful. "You are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"
Exact synonyms: Apt
Similar to: Intelligent
Derivative terms: Cleverness

3. Adjective. Showing inventiveness and skill. "An ingenious solution to the problem"
Exact synonyms: Cunning, Ingenious
Similar to: Adroit
Derivative terms: Cleverness, Ingeniousness, Ingenuity

Definition of Clever

1. a. Possessing quickness of intellect, skill, dexterity, talent, or adroitness; expert.

Definition of Clever

1. Adjective. Nimble with hands or body; skillful; adept. ¹

2. Adjective. Resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning. ¹

3. Adjective. Smart, intelligent or witty; mentally quick or sharp. ¹

4. Adjective. Showing inventiveness or originality; witty. ¹

5. Adjective. (anthropology of an Aboriginal Australian) Possessing magical abilities. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Clever

1. mentally keen [adj -ERER, -EREST] : CLEVERLY [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Clever

cleroterium
clerstories
clerstory
cleruch
cleruchs
cleruchy
clethra
clethras
cleuch
cleuchs
cleugh
cleughs
cleve
cleveite
cleveites
clever (current term)
clever-clever
clever arse
clever clogs
cleverality
cleverclogs
cleverer
cleverest
cleverish
cleverishness
cleverly
cleverness
clevernesses

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