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Definition of clever

Clever
Clever Clev"er, a. [Origin uncertain. Cf. OE. cliver eager, AS. clyfer (in comp.) cloven; or clifer a claw, perh. connected with E. cleave to divide, split, the meaning of E. clever perh. coming from the idea of grasping, seizing (with the mind).] 1. Possessing quickness of intellect, skill, dexterity, talent, or adroitness; expert. Though there were many clever men in England during the latter half of the seventeenth century, there were only two great creative minds. --Macaulay. Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever. --C. Kingsley. 2. Showing skill or adroitness in the doer or former; as, a clever speech; a clever trick. --Byron. 3. Having fitness, propriety, or suitableness. ``T would sound more clever To me and to my heirs forever. --Swift. 4. Well-shaped; handsome. ``The girl was a tight, clever wench as any was.' --Arbuthnot. 5. Good-natured; obliging. [U. S.] Syn: See Smart.

Meaning of clever from wikipedia

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