| a. | 1. | Possessing quickness of intellect, skill, dexterity, talent, or adroitness; expert. |
| 2. | Showing skill or adroitness in the doer or former; | |
| 3. | Having fitness, propriety, or suitableness. | |
| 4. | Well-shaped; handsome. | |
| 5. | Good-natured; obliging. |
| Adj. | 1. | clever - 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" |
| 2. | clever - showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound" | |
| 3. | clever - mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker Synonyms: apt | |
| 4. | clever - showing inventiveness and skill; "a clever gadget"; "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success"; "an ingenious solution to the problem" |
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