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Synonyms of clever

9 similar words · 6 opposite words

Another word for clever is cunning. Other synonyms of clever are talented, street-smart and adroit. The opposite of clever is dull.

Synonyms and similar words for clever

adjectiveNimble with hands or body; dexterous; skillful; adept.

  • adroitDeft, dexterous, or skillful.
  • talentedEndowed with one or more talents.

adjectiveMentally quick and resourceful; skilled at achieving what one wants in a mentally agile and...

  • cunningSly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
  • street-smartHaving practical rather than theoretical knowledge, like that learned on the streets rather than in the classroom.

adjectiveSmart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.

adjectiveShowing inventiveness or originality; witty.

  • ingeniousOf a person, displaying genius, ingenuity or brilliance; inventive.

adjectivePossessing magical abilities.

  • craftyRelating to, or characterized by, craft or skill; dexterous, clever.
  • magical

Opposite of clever

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “smart, intelligent or witty”.

  • dullNot bright or intelligent; stupid; having slow understanding.
  • stupid

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “resourceful, perhaps cunning”.

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “nimble or skillful”.

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Meaning of clever

  1. adjective Nimble with hands or body; dexterous; skillful; adept.
  2. adjective Quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.
  3. adjective Mentally quick and resourceful; skilled at achieving what one wants in a mentally agile and inventive way.

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Questions about synonyms of clever

What is another word for clever?
Clever has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cunning, talented, street-smart and adroit.
What is the opposite of clever?
The opposite of clever is dull.
What does clever mean?
Clever means nimble with hands or body; dexterous; skillful; adept.

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