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clever

/ˈklɛvɚ/
Meanings
  • Adjective

    Intellectually gifted; having a quick and inventive mind.

    - "His clever solution to the problem impressed everyone."
    - "She was a clever student who always aced her exams."
  • Adjective

    Tricky or cunning in contrivance or execution; ingenious.

    - "The clever thief managed to escape with the jewels."
    - "The clever politician outmaneuvered his opponents."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈklɛvɚ/



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Antonyms

clumsy , natural , ineffectual , naive , dull , stupid
Synonyms

adroit , talented , magical , cunning , street-smart , ingenious , quick-witted , sharp-witted
Rhymes
Words rhyming with clever
elegant , charmant , harmonant , dazzling , magnificant
Variants
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clever , cleverer , cleverest , cleverish , cleverly , cleverness , clevernesses , clever clogs , clever dick , too clever by half , as (something) as they come , as boring as they come , as clever as they come , as they come
Etymology
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Old English clifian, meaning 'to cleave, split.' The modern English word clever comes from the Old English clifena, meaning 'skilled, clever,' related to cleave.

Trivia
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  1. The word clever appears in the title of the 1955 film 'The Cock-Eyed World,' which was also known as 'Clever' in some markets.

  2. In the Harry Potter series, the character Newt Scamander is described as 'quite clever' by his friend Tina Goldstein.

Related Concepts
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  1. Intelligence: Clever is related to the concept of intelligence, which is the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

  2. Wit: Clever is also related to the concept of wit, which is the ability to think and act quickly and creatively in response to a situation.

Quotes
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  1. The old lady was "clever" enough and he thought that if she had started from any of the right premises, more might have been expected of her.

    - Flannery O'Connor,{it}Everything That Rises Must Converge{/it},1967

  2. Those who can't write poetry, write "clever" letters to the editor. Those who can't write "clever" letters to the editor, write angry letters to the editor.

    - Matt Groening,{it}Utne Reader{/it},November/December 1987

  3. Some thought he had no redeeming value whatsoever. A sociopath. A "clever" manipulator …

    - Louise Erdrich,{it}New Yorker{/it},2 Dec. 2002

  4. All of Laptsev went to stare at the bride-to-be—she was no beauty, but everyone could see that she was "clever", sophisticated …

    - Isaac Bashevis Singer,{it}New Yorker{/it},29 Sept. 2003

  5. … the three of them may give Gray Davis, who was too "clever" for his own good, his comeuppance.

    - Garrison Keillor,{it}Time{/it},25 Aug. 2003
Culture
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In literature, the word clever is often used to describe characters who are quick-witted, resourceful, and intelligent. In art, clever refers to works that display ingenuity and creativity. In music, clever compositions are those that demonstrate originality and inventiveness.

How to Memorize "clever"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a lightbulb above your head when you think of the word clever, representing the quick and inventive mind associated with the word.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word clever with other words that have similar meanings, such as intelligent, resourceful, and quick-witted.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Clever: Cleaves Easily, Rapidly Vexes Enemies' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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