| Main Entry: |
clever |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
bright, ingenious |
Synonyms: |
able,
adept,
adroit,
alert,
apt,
astute, brainy,
brilliant, cagey,
canny,
capable,
competent,
crackerjack*,
cunning,
deep, dexterous/dextrous,
discerning, egghead,
expert,
foxy*,
gifted,
good,
handy,
intelligent,
inventive,
keen,
knowing,
knowledgeable, many-sided,
nimble, nobody's fool,
pretty,
pro,
qualified,
quick, quick on trigger, quick-witted,
rational,
resourceful,
sagacious,
savvy,
sensible,
sharp,
shrewd,
skilled,
skillful,
slick,
sly,
smart,
sprightly,
talented,
versatile,
wise,
witty
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Antonyms: |
awkward, foolish, idiotic, ignorant, naive, senseless, stupid, unclever
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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