How do you spell clever or cleaver?
Clever (“kleh-vuhr”) is an adjective. It describes someone who is intelligent, witty, or cunning. The following story uses both words correctly: Cleveland easily won with the charcuterie contest through his deftness with a cleaver and his clever platter display arrangements.
What does Cleaver mean?
1 : one that cleaves especially : a butcher’s implement for cutting animal carcasses into joints or pieces.
How do you spell clever as in smart?
1 ingenious, talented, quick-witted; smart, gifted; apt, expert.
What cleverly means?
1a : skillful or adroit in using the hands or body : nimble clever fingers. b : mentally quick and resourceful a clever young lawyer. 2 : marked by wit or ingenuity a clever solution a clever idea the play’s clever dialogue.
Is there a difference between clever and smart?
Main Difference – Smart vs Clever
The main difference between smart and clever is that clever connotes a sense of originality or ingenuity whereas smart doesn’t. Smart is also used to describe the physical appearance of an individual.
Is being called clever a compliment?
Clever may seem like a compliment, but this adjective boasts a rather broad range of meanings—from “intelligent” and “imaginative” to “calculating” or “contrived.”
Why is it better to be sporty than clever?
“In conclusion, It’s very good to be sporty than clever. You can get fitter than clever, you get popular and then when you grow up you can be famous and get all the money, Last of all is you won’t get teased or even bullied.
How do you describe a clever girl?
To make sure this doesn’t happen in your writing, use the following words to describe an intelligent woman: Astute – She has clever solutions to problems based on her sharp perception. Quick-witted – She has a sharp intellect that helps her respond to situations deftly.
What’s a big word for smart?
What is another word for smart?
| bright | intelligent |
|---|---|
| astute | clever |
| sharp | wise |
| brainy | brilliant |
| precocious | savvy |
What are the synonyms for clever?
clever
- adept.
- adroit.
- alert.
- astute.
- brainy.
- cagey.
- canny.
- capable.
David Nilsen is the former editor of Fourth & Sycamore. He is a member of the National Book Critics Circle. You can find more of his writing on his website at davidnilsenwriter.com and follow him on Twitter as @NilsenDavid.