Meaning & Definition of word "Cleverness"

Cleverness

/ˈklɛvərnəs/

noun:

  • 1. The quality of being clever, particularly in a quick-witted or resourceful way.
    • Example: Her cleverness in solving the puzzle amazed everyone in the room.
  • 2. Demonstrating intelligence and creativity in addressing challenges.
    • Example: The cleverness of his argument won over even the most skeptical listeners.
  • 3. The ability to devise ingenious solutions or come up with innovative ideas.
    • Example: The cleverness of the marketing campaign helped the product become a bestseller.
  • 4. Skillfulness in using one's intellect creatively.
    • Example: The cleverness of the magician's tricks left the audience in awe.

Etymology

From Middle English 'clever', of uncertain origin; possibly related to Dutch 'klaver' meaning 'clover'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

quick wit:

The ability to think and react quickly.

sharp as a tack:

Very clever or intelligent.

think outside the box:

To think creatively and differently about a problem.

Related Words

ingenious:

Characterized by cleverness or originality.

smart:

Having or showing a quick-witted intelligence.

bright:

Intelligent; able to learn quickly.

Slang Meanings of cleverness

Meaning: Street smarts

Example Sentence: She has street smarts that show her cleverness in tough situations.

Meaning: Savvy

Example Sentence: He's really savvy about how to get things done efficiently.