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   Clev·er·ness

   /ˈklevərnəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being clever; ingenuity or shrewdness: "people marveled at his cleverness" Similar intelligencebrilliancegeniusintellectprecocityprecociousnesstalentabilitycapabilitycompetenceproficiencyeducationlearnednesseruditionbookishnessknowledgeablenesssagacitywisdominformal:braininessbrainssmartsshrewdnessastutenesssharp-wittednessquick-wittednessacutenessacuityingenuityingeniousnessresourcefulnesscanninesscunningcraftinessartfulnesswilinessOpposite stupidityfoolishness

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   What does cleverness mean?

   • The property of being clever. Something clever, or done cleverly. My cleverness is unsurpassed! Here's where Edith's cleverness comes into play. I amaze myself with my cleverness. Surely such sleuthing and cleverness deserves more reward than hiding in the bushes and watching the dogs of law ineptly do their duty.

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   What is the plural of cleverness?

   • cleverness (countable and uncountable, plural clevernesses) The property of being clever. Something clever, or done cleverly.

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   What does clever mean?

   • Of things: Done or performed with adroitness, dexterity or skill, ingenious. It was the Ceverer Mockery of the Two. Her..Drawings..are reckoned extremely clever ,—I hate that Word, but cannot think of another. The victims of any clever deception. Half a dozen clever sketches of views in India. II. Nimble, active, lithe, neat, handsome. II.4.a.

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   What is an example of cleverness in English?

   • For example, common expressions such as "falling in love," "racking our brains," "hitting a sales target," and "climbing the ladder of success". This technique arises from cleverness or a sense of fun and implies a genuine sense of fun, impersonal, or gently personal.

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   Clever definition: . See examples of CLEVER used in a sentence.

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   the fact of showing intelligence or skill, for example in the design of an object, in an idea or somebody's actions. Definition of cleverness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Define cleverness. cleverness synonyms, cleverness pronunciation, cleverness translation, English dictionary definition of cleverness. adj. clev·er·er , clev·er·est 1. a. Mentally quick and original; bright: a clever student. b. Skilled at accomplishing things, especially with the hands: a...

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   Clever, wise; characterized by cleverness. apprehensive a1616– Of intelligent beings: In the habit or capable of grasping with the mind, perceptive; hence , quick to learn, intelligent, ‘sharp.’

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   noun. The property of being clever. Wiktionary. Something clever, or done cleverly. Wiktionary. Synonyms: ingenuity. ingeniousness. inventiveness. smartness. brightness. quickness. brilliance. aptitude. Antonyms: foolishness. senselessness. stupidity. naivety. ignorance. Other Word Forms of Cleverness. Noun. Singular: cleverness. Plural:

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to cleverness. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of cleverness. Cleverness is not enough; one must work hard. Synonyms. intelligence. skill. smartness. adroitness. astuteness. brains. brightness. dexterity. ingenuity. wit. resourcefulness. sharpness.

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   May 21, 2024 · cleverness ( countable and uncountable, plural clevernesses) The property of being clever. Something clever, or done cleverly.