Clever Definition & Meaning
clever
- adjective
- showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound"
- mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker
- showing inventiveness and skill; "a clever gadget"; "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success"; "an ingenious solution to the problem"
"Clever" in song lyrics
See how clever is used in real songs:
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"Aiyo, my legacy is here forever, always thinking clever"
9th Prince — Prince of the Empire State -
"My light beams are mad bright, they stay clever"
Aesop Rock f/ Vast Aire (Cannibal Ox) — Attention Span -
"You'll never, ever, brave the weather, I'm too clever"
Afu-Ra f/ GZA — Bigacts, Littleacts
Words that rhyme with clever
Usage tips for "clever"
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- What does clever mean?
- showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound" mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker showing inventiveness and skill; "a clever gadget"; "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success"; "an ingenious solution to the problem"
- What part of speech is clever?
- Clever is an adjective.
- How many definitions does clever have?
- Clever has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).