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callidus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • clever adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
  • crafty adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way; skilled at tricking others.
  • cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
  • expert noun A person with deep knowledge or skill in a particular field.
  • shrewd adj Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.
  • skilled adj Having a high level of ability, especially through training or experience.
  • sly adjective Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.
  • smart adjective Intelligent; quick to learn or understand.

Senses

callidus is used for these senses in English:

  • clever Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.
  • crafty Skillful at deceiving others.
  • cunning Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
  • cunning (obsolete) Skillful, artful.
  • shrewd Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
  • shrewd Artful, tricky or cunning.
  • skilled Having or showing skill; skillful.
  • sly Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.

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.

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