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adjective, clev·er·er, clev·er·est.
1.
mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.
2.
superficially skillful, witty, or original in character or construction; facile: It was an amusing, clever play, but of no lasting value.
3.
showing inventiveness or originality; ingenious: His clever device was the first to solve the problem.
4.
adroit with the hands or body; dexterous or nimble.
5.
Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English cliver, akin to Old English clifer claw, clife burdock. See cleavers
1175–1225; Middle English cliver, akin to Old English clifer claw, clife burdock. See cleavers
Related forms
clev·er·ish, adjective
clev·er·ish·ly, adverb
clev·er·ly, adverb
clev·er·ness, noun
o·ver·clev·er, adjective
EXPANDo·ver·clev·er·ly, adverb
o·ver·clev·er·ness, noun
un·clev·er, adjective
un·clev·er·ly, adverb
un·clev·er·ness, noun
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. ingenious, talented, quick-witted; smart, gifted; apt, expert. 4. skillful, agile, handy.
1. ingenious, talented, quick-witted; smart, gifted; apt, expert. 4. skillful, agile, handy.
Antonyms
1. stupid. 4. clumsy.
1. stupid. 4. clumsy.
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