Associations to the word «Clever»

Wiktionary

CLEVER, adjective. Nimble with hands or body; skillful; adept.
CLEVER, adjective. Resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning.
CLEVER, adjective. Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.
CLEVER, adjective. Showing inventiveness or originality; witty.
CLEVER, adjective. (anthropology) (of an Aboriginal Australian) Possessing magical abilities.
CLEVER, adjective. (obsolete) Fit; suitable; having propriety.
CLEVER, adjective. (obsolete) Well-shaped; handsome.
CLEVER, adjective. (US) (dated) Good-natured; obliging.
CLEVER ARSE, noun. (British) A person who annoyingly tries too hard to impress with their cleverness.
CLEVER CLOGS, noun. (slang) Somebody who is rather too clever; a smart aleck.
CLEVER DICK, noun. (chiefly British) A person who annoyingly tries too hard to impress with their cleverness.

Dictionary definition

CLEVER, adjective. Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound".
CLEVER, adjective. Mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker.
CLEVER, adjective. Showing inventiveness and skill; "a clever gadget"; "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success"; "an ingenious solution to the problem".

Wise words

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