ALL meanings of clever
clev·er
C c - adjective clever Someone who is clever is intelligent and able to understand things easily or plan things well. 3
- adjective clever A clever idea, book, or invention is extremely effective and shows the skill of the people involved. 3
- adjective clever displaying sharp intelligence or mental alertness 3
- adjective clever adroit or dexterous, esp with the hands 3
- adjective clever smart in a superficial way 3
- adjective clever sly; cunning 3
- adjective clever healthy; fit 3
- adjective clever skillful in doing something; adroit; dexterous 3
- adjective clever quick in thinking or learning; intelligent, ingenious, quick-witted, witty, facile, etc. 3
- adjective clever showing ingenuity or quick, sometimes superficial, intelligence 3
- adjective clever amiable; good-natured 3
- adjective clever handsome, convenient, nice, etc. 3
- noun clever Quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent. 1
- adjective clever person: ingenious 1
- adjective clever witty, funny 1
- adjective clever smart 1
- adjective clever idea: tricky, ingenious 1
- adjective clever nimble 1
- adjective clever mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able. 1
- adjective clever superficially skillful, witty, or original in character or construction; facile: It was an amusing, clever play, but of no lasting value. 1
- adjective clever showing inventiveness or originality; ingenious: His clever device was the first to solve the problem. 1
- adjective clever adroit with the hands or body; dexterous or nimble. 1
- adjective clever Older Use. suitable; convenient; satisfactory. good-natured. handsome. in good health. 1
- adjective clever Nimble with hands or body; skillful; adept. 0
- adjective clever Resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning. 0
- adjective clever Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp. 0
- adjective clever Showing inventiveness or originality; witty. 0
- adjective clever (anthropology, of an Aboriginal Australian) Possessing magical abilities. 0
- adjective clever (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Fit; suitable; having propriety. 0
- adjective clever (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Well-shaped; handsome. 0
- adjective clever (US, dated) Good-natured; obliging. 0