Clever word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "clever" word

[adjective] showing inventiveness and skill; "a clever gadget"; "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success"; "an ingenious solution to the problem"
[adjective] skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends; "cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible--these distinguish an adroit politician"; "came up with a clever story"; "an ingenious press agent"; "an ingenious scheme"
[adjective] showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound"
[adjective] mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker

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\Clev"er\, a. [Origin uncertain. Cf. OE. cliver eager, AS. clyfer (in comp.) cloven; or clifer a claw, perh. connected with E. cleave to divide, split, the meaning of E. clever perh. coming from the idea of grasping, seizing (with the mind).] 1. Possessing quickness of intellect, skill, dexterity, talent, or adroitness; expert. Though there were many clever men in England during the latter half of the seventeenth century, there were only two great creative minds. --Macaulay. Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever. --C. Kingsley. 2. Showing skill or adroitness in the doer or former; as, a clever speech; a clever trick. --Byron. 3. Having fitness, propriety, or suitableness. ``T would sound more clever To me and to my heirs forever. --Swift. 4. Well-shaped; handsome. ``The girl was a tight, clever wench as any was.'' --Arbuthnot. 5. Good-natured; obliging. [U. S.] Syn: See {Smart}.

Synonyms for clever

adroit, apt, artful, cagey, cagy, canny, cunning, ingenious, intelligent, smart

Related terms: apt, artistic, brainy, clean, crafty, deep-laid, expert, fanciful, gifted, imaginative, joking, keen, Machiavellic, neat, original, pointed, quick, risible, skilled, well-considered, wily, workmanlike

The fun area, different aproach to word »clever«

Let's analyse "clever" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: REVELC. Average typing speed for these characters is 1635 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.-. .-.. . ...- . .-.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: clever: 5 + 5 = 10, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: clever: 3 + 3 + 5 + 4 + 5 + 9 = 29, reduced: 11, and the final result is Eleven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
V (1)	22	Fool	Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish

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