CLEVER as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • showing inventiveness and skill
   Synonym(s)
   • cunning (what does cunning mean?)
   • ingenious (what does ingenious mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a clever gadget
   • the cunning maneuvers leading to his success
   • an ingenious solution to the problem
   Similar To
   • adroit (what does adroit mean?)
2. Meaning
   • skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends
   Synonym(s)
   • adroit (what does adroit mean?)
   • ingenious (what does ingenious mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • 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
   Similar To
   • artful (what does artful mean?)
3. Meaning
   • showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
   Synonym(s)
   • cagey (what does cagey mean?)
   • cagy (what does cagy mean?)
   • canny (what does canny mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a cagey lawyer
   • too clever to be sound
   Similar To
   • smart (what does smart mean?)
4. Meaning
   • mentally quick and resourceful
   Synonym(s)
   • apt (what does apt mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • an apt pupil
   • you are a clever man…you reason well and your wit is bold-Bram Stoker
   Similar To
   • intelligent (what does intelligent mean?)