English adjective: clever | |||
1. | clever showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others | ||
Samples | A cagey lawyer. Too clever to be sound. | ||
Synonyms | cagey, cagy, canny | ||
Similar | smart | ||
Antonyms | stupid | ||
2. | clever mentally quick and resourceful | ||
Samples | An apt pupil. You are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold. | ||
Synonyms | apt | ||
Similar | intelligent | ||
Antonyms | unintelligent, stupid | ||
3. | clever showing inventiveness and skill | ||
Samples | A clever gadget. The cunning maneuvers leading to his success. An ingenious solution to the problem. | ||
Synonyms | cunning, ingenious | ||
Similar | adroit | ||
Antonyms | maladroit | ||