clever

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈklɛvər/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈklɛvɚ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(klevər)

Inflections of 'clever' (adj):
cleverer
adj comparative
cleverest
adj superlative

clever
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Sense: Adjective: mentally quick
Synonyms:
bright Collocations, smart Collocations (informal), sharp Collocations, quick Collocations, astute, intelligent Collocations, ingenious, canny, shrewd Collocations, quick-witted, quick-thinking, quick on the uptake (slang), sharp as a tack (slang), scintillating, on the ball (slang), inventive, resourceful Collocations, precocious, brainy (informal), adroit, erudite, clever-clever (informal)
Sense: Adjective: sly
Synonyms:
sly Collocations, cunning Collocations, mischievous Collocations, wily, devious Collocations, tricky Collocations, tricksy, sneaky Collocations, crafty Collocations, cagey, not to be trusted
Sense: Adjective: good with your hands
Synonyms:
skillful Collocations, skilful (UK), skilled Collocations, dexterous, deft, handy Collocations (slang), adroit, adept, expert Collocations, masterful, masterly, agile, apt, capable Collocations, able Collocations, graceful Collocations, coordinated, talented Collocations, gifted Collocations, sure-handed
Sense: Adjective: inventive
Synonyms:
creative Collocations, inventive, ingenious, innovative Collocations, smart Collocations, imaginative Collocations, original Collocations
Sense: Adjective: witty - informal
Synonyms:
witty Collocations, humorous, sarcastic, smart Collocations (informal), funny Collocations


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