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adjective

Clever adj.

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." "Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever."

Showing skill or adroitness in the doer or former; as, a clever speech; a clever trick.

Having fitness, propriety, or suitableness. "'T would sound more clever To me and to my heirs forever."

Well-shaped; handsome. "The girl was a tight, clever wench as any was."

Good-natured; obliging. (U. S.)

Synonyms: See Smart.

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Clever" Quotes from Famous Books

... generality of people he went away clever with his knavery. For what with his balance, his false balance, and good weight, and what with his slight of hand to boot, he beguiled sometimes a little, and sometimes more, most that he had to deal with; besides, those that use this naughty trade are either ...

— The Works of John Bunyan • John Bunyan

... will need some things most likely, for you can see how miserable her shoes are, while her clothes look mighty seedy. Now, Nellie, we both happen to know, is a clever hand at such things, and she'll be only too glad to take charge of Jeanne's wardrobe. So I'll accept your offer. Anyway, we've always shared alike in ...

— Air Service Boys Flying for Victory - or, Bombing the Last German Stronghold • Charles Amory Beach

... They are clever and prosperous merchants, many of them being multi-millionaires, and they own Bombay and control its trade. Their faith involves a boundless reverence for fire, earth, and water. As the earth would be polluted ...

— From Pole to Pole - A Book for Young People • Sven Anders Hedin

... and had laid his plans well. Perhaps he feared the stability of the new government. If the English came into possession of Zaila again, he could invent some clever tale to disprove his connection with the Arab revolt; and who could bear witness against him? None, indeed, for the lips of those who alone knew his guilt would be hopelessly sealed. Africa never ...

— The River of Darkness - Under Africa • William Murray Graydon

... clear and final. The old doctor, who loved Gwen as his own, was inclined to hope against hope, but Fawcett, the clever young doctor from the distant town, was positive in his opinion. The scene is clear to me now, after many years. We three stood in the outer room; The Duke and her father were with Gwen. So earnest was the discussion that none of us heard ...

— The Sky Pilot • Ralph Connor

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