Pronunciation
/kliːvə(r)/
Definitions
- Adjective: Characterizing someone who is intelligent, resourceful, or skillful in a particular area. For example: “She’s a clever problem solver.”
- Adverb: Describing a manner or action as intelligent or skillful. For example: “He performed the task with great cleverness.”
Phrases
- “Clever trick” refers to a cunning or ingeniously devised plan or solution.
- “She’s not very clever” implies a lack of intelligence or understanding.
- “Clever thinking” acknowledges insightful or astute reasoning.
Example Sentences
- Adjective: “The child’s clever invention amazed her teacher.”
- Adverb: “He displayed a clever knack for learning new languages.”
- Noun: “Her cleverness helped her escape the tricky puzzle.”
Synonyms
- Intelligent
- Resourceful
- Astute
- Quick-witted
- Ingenious
- Sharp-witted
- Adroit
- Talented