clever

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clever Definition

• (s) skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends; "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"; "an ingeni
• (s) showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound"
• (s) mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker
• (s) showing inventiveness and skill; "a clever gadget"; "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success"; "an ingenious solution to the problem"

clever Synonyms

• adroit
• apt
• cagey
• cagy
• canny
• clever
• cunning
• ingenious