Top synonyms for “clever”: apt, cagey, cagy, canny, cunning, ingenious, adroit, intelligent, and 1 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)showing inventiveness and skill“a clever gadget”
- (adjective)showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others“a cagey lawyer”
- (adjective)mentally quick and resourceful“an apt pupil”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "clever"?
Common synonyms for "clever" include apt, cagey, cagy, canny, cunning, ingenious. Our thesaurus lists 9 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "clever" mean?
showing inventiveness and skill Example: "a clever gadget"
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