English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

gescheit — meaning in English

German → English · translate English → German instead

English meaning

  • clever adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
  • sensible adj Showing good, practical judgment.
  • smart adjective Intelligent; quick to learn or understand.

Senses

gescheit is used for these senses in English:

  • clever Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.
  • sensible Characterized more by usefulness, practicality, or comfort than by attractiveness, formality, or fashionableness, especially of clothing.

clever — full definition

  1. adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
  2. adj Skillful with the hands or body; dexterous.

sensible — full definition

  1. adj Showing good, practical judgment.
  2. adj Practical and comfortable rather than stylish, especially describing clothing.

Related German words