cleverly

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈklɛvərli/


cleverly
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Sense: In a clever manner
Synonyms:
sensibly, astutely, shrewdly, wittily, intelligently, cannily, capably, neatly Collocations, smartly, cunningly
Antonyms:
foolishly, unimaginatively, uncreatively, stupidly, obtusely, unintelligently, thickheadedly, ignorantly, incompetently, idiotically, naively
Sense: In a dexterous manner
Synonyms:
adroitly, neatly Collocations, skillfully, skilfully (UK), dexterously, aptly, ingeniously, cunningly, resourcefully, handily, deftly, nimbly, agilely, proficiently, expertly, ably, smoothly Collocations, facilely, glibly, quickly Collocations, readily Collocations, in a practiced manner, in a practised manner (UK), in a polished manner, with consummate skill, easily Collocations, with ease
Antonyms:
awkwardly, clumsily, unskillfully, uncomfortably, ungracefully, uncoordinatedly, ineptly


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