clever

5 definitions • 9 examples

having or showing the ability to learn and understand things quickly and easily:

Judy has never been very clever, but she tries hard.

clever at UK Fiona is very clever at physics.

clever plan Charlie has a clever plan for getting us out of our present difficulties.

clever idea It's a really clever idea but I don't think his boss is going to go for it.

skilful:

clever at Online scammers are clever at getting people to fall for their tricks.

clever with My mother is very clever with her hands.

well-designed:

I've got a clever little gadget for opening jars.

showing intelligence, but not sincere, polite, or serious:

clever talk That's enough clever talk, young lady.

having or showing a quick intelligence in doing something or in persuading people to do something:

It was certainly a clever ad and got a lot of attention.