clever
/ˈklɛvər/
adjective
- Quick to learn, understand, or solve problems; intelligent.
- My dog is so clever that he learned to open the door by himself.
- The clever fox found a way to reach the grapes hanging from the vine.
- She is a clever student who always finishes her math homework first.
- Showing skill or ingenuity, especially in a creative or original way.
- He came up with a clever solution to fix the broken toy.
- The artist used clever lighting to make the painting look three-dimensional.
- That was a clever trick to hide the gift inside a book.
- Smart or witty in a way that may be annoying or dishonest.
- Don't get clever with me; just tell me the truth.
- Her clever remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
- He thought he was being clever by hiding his phone under the desk.
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