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Definitions for Cleverness
[1] mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.
[2] superficially skillful, witty, or original in character or construction; facile: It was an amusing, clever play, but of no lasting value.
[3] showing inventiveness or originality; ingenious: His clever device was the first to solve the problem.
[4] adroit with the hands or body; dexterous or nimble.
[5] Older Use . suitable; convenient; satisfactory. good-natured. handsome. in good health.
[6] displaying sharp intelligence or mental alertness
[7] adroit or dexterous, esp with the hands
[8] smart in a superficial way
[9] British informal sly; cunning
[10] (predicative; used with a negative) dialect healthy; fit
Words related to Cleverness
cleverdexterity, wit, gumption, quickness, flair, wisdom, discernment, sense, ability, gift, calculation, intelligence, sharpness, resourcefulness, sagacity, adroitness, shrewdness, talent, skill, astuteness
Words nearby Cleverness
clevercleveite, cleveland, cleveland bay, cleveland heights, cleveland, grover, clever, clever dick, clever-clever, cleves, clevis, clew
Origin of Cleverness
1175–1225; Middle English cliver, akin to Old English clifer claw, clife burdock. See cleavers
Other words from Cleverness
clev·er·ish , adjective
clev·er·ish·ly , adverb
clev·er·ly , adverb
clev·er·ness , noun
o·ver·clev·er , adjective
o·ver·clev·er·ly , adverb
o·ver·clev·er·ness , noun
un·clev·er , adjective
un·clev·er·ly , adverb
un·clev·er·ness , noun
Word origin for Cleverness
C13 cliver (in the sense: quick to seize, adroit), of uncertain origin
Synonyms for Cleverness
dexterity, flair, gumption, quickness, wit, ability, adroitness, astuteness, brains, calculation, discernment, gift, intelligence, resourcefulness, sagacity, sense, sharpness, shrewdness, skill, smartness, talent, wisdom, canniness, quick wit