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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024clev•er /ˈklɛvɚ/USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est. - mentally bright;
having quick intelligence; able:a clever student in his class. - skillful with the hands or body;
dexterous or nimble:She was very clever with her hands, especially at woodworking. - skillful in a dishonest way;
cunning: a clever scheme to get around the regulations. - showing inventiveness or originality;
ingenious: a clever idea. clev•er•ly, adv.: was cleverly led into a trap.clev•er•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024clev•er (klev′ər),USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est. - mentally bright;
having sharp or quick intelligence; able. - superficially skillful, witty, or original in character or construction;
facile:It was an amusing, clever play, but of no lasting value. - showing inventiveness or originality;
ingenious:His clever device was the first to solve the problem. - adroit with the hands or body;
dexterous or nimble. - [Older Use.]
- suitable;
convenient; satisfactory. - good-natured.
- handsome.
- in good health.
- Middle English cliver, akin to Old English clifer claw, clife burdock. See cleavers 1175–1225
clev′er•ish, adj. clev′er•ish•ly, adv. clev′er•ly, adv. clev′er•ness, n. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged ingenious, talented, quick-witted; smart, gifted; apt, expert.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged skillful, agile, handy.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged stupid.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged clumsy.
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