Definitions for: Clever


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



Webster (1913) Definition: Clev"er, a. [Origin uncertain. Cf. OE. cliver eager,
AS. clyfer (in comp.) cloven; or clifer a claw, perh.
connected with E. cleave to divide, split, the meaning of E.
clever perh. coming from the idea of grasping, seizing (with
the mind).]
1. Possessing quickness of intellect, skill, dexterity,
talent, or adroitness; expert.

Though there were many clever men in England during
the latter half of the seventeenth century, there
were only two great creative minds. --Macaulay.

Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever.
--C. Kingsley.

2. Showing skill or adroitness in the doer or former; as, a
clever speech; a clever trick. --Byron.

3. Having fitness, propriety, or suitableness.

``T would sound more clever To me and to my heirs
forever. --Swift.

4. Well-shaped; handsome. ``The girl was a tight, clever
wench as any was.'' --Arbuthnot.

5. Good-natured; obliging. [U. S.]

Syn: See Smart.

Synonyms: adroit, apt, artful, cagey, cagy, canny, cunning, ingenious, intelligent, smart

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