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| 1. | [ adjective ] skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends | |
| Synonyms: | adroit ingenious | |
| Examples: | "cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible--these distinguish an adroit politician" "came up with a clever story" "an ingenious press agent" |
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| Related terms: | artful | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others | |
| Synonyms: | cagey canny cagy | |
| Examples: | "a cagey lawyer" "too clever to be sound" |
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| Related terms: | smart | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] mentally quick and resourceful | |
| Synonyms: | apt | |
| Examples: | "an apt pupil" "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker |
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| Related terms: | intelligent | |
| 4. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 11575 | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] showing inventiveness and skill | |
| Synonyms: | ingenious cunning | |
| Examples: | "a clever gadget" "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success" "an ingenious solution to the problem" |
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| Related terms: | adroit | |
| Similar spelling: |
cleverly Clover claver clivers cleaver clavier cleavers cloveroot Clopper clobber clipper Clepper clapper clabber clippers clappers |
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