clever

/ˈklev·ər/ adj

Definition

› having or showing a quick intelligence in doing something or in persuading people to do something: It was certainly a clever ad and got a lot of attention. cleverly

/ˈklev·ər·li/ adv › Did you notice how she cleverly avoided answering most of my questions?

(Definition of clever adj from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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