clever — meaning in English
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English meaning
- clever adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
- cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
- fly noun A small flying insect, especially the common housefly.
- ingenious adj Clever and inventive; showing a smart, original way of solving a problem.
- savvy adj Shrewd and well-informed, especially about practical matters.
- shrewd adj Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.
Senses
clever is used for these senses in English:
- clever Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.
- clever (of objects or actions) Showing mental quickness and resourcefulness.
- cunning (obsolete) Skillful, artful.
- fly (slang, dated) Quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp.
- ingenious (of a thing) Characterized by genius; cleverly contrived or done.
- savvy (informal) Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive.
- shrewd Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
clever — full definition
- adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
- adj Skillful with the hands or body; dexterous.
cunning — full definition
- adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
- noun Skill in deceiving or manipulating others; craftiness.