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Clever - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Clever : adj
1: 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" [syn: adroit,
ingenious]
2: showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others;
"a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound" [syn: cagey,
cagy, canny]
3: mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a
clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram
Stoker [syn: apt]
4: showing inventiveness and skill; "a clever gadget"; "the
cunning maneuvers leading to his success"; "an ingenious
solution to the problem" [syn: cunning, ingenious]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Clever : \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.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Clever, MO (city, FIPS 14788)
Location: 37.02980 N, 93.47112 W
Population (1990): 580 (253 housing units)
Area: 1.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 65631
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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