Cleverness

/ˈklɛvərnəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality of being clever, particularly in a quick-witted or resourceful way.

Her cleverness in solving the puzzle amazed everyone in the room.

Demonstrating intelligence and creativity in addressing challenges.

The cleverness of his argument won over even the most skeptical listeners.

The ability to devise ingenious solutions or come up with innovative ideas.

The cleverness of the marketing campaign helped the product become a bestseller.

Skillfulness in using one's intellect creatively.

The cleverness of the magician's tricks left the audience in awe.

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

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.

ingenious

Characterized by cleverness or originality.

smart

Having or showing a quick-witted intelligence.

bright

Intelligent; able to learn quickly.

Street smarts

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

Savvy

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