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Cleverest: meaning, definitions and examples

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cleverest

 

[ ˈklɛvərɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

superlative form

Cleverest refers to the highest degree of intelligence or skill. It describes someone or something that demonstrates an exceptional ability to think, understand, and learn quickly compared to others.

Synonyms

brightest, most intelligent, shrewdest, smartest

Examples of usage

  • She is the cleverest student in the class.
  • Out of all the candidates, he proved to be the cleverest choice for the job.
  • The cleverest solution to the problem was suggested by the youngest team member.

Translations

Translations of the word "cleverest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais inteligente

🇮🇳 सबसे चतुर

🇩🇪 am cleversten

🇮🇩 paling cerdas

🇺🇦 найрозумніший

🇵🇱 najmądrzejszy

🇯🇵 最も賢い

🇫🇷 le plus intelligent

🇪🇸 el más inteligente

🇹🇷 en zeki

🇰🇷 가장 똑똑한

🇸🇦 الأذكى

🇨🇿 nejchytřejší

🇸🇰 najinteligentnejší

🇨🇳 最聪明的

🇸🇮 najpametnejši

🇮🇸 snjallastur

🇰🇿 ең ақылды

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ჭკვიანი

🇦🇿 ən ağıllı

🇲🇽 el más inteligente

Etymology

The word 'clever' originated from the Old English word 'clifer', which means 'skillful' or 'showing skill'. Over time, it evolved in Middle English to 'clever', with the additional meaning of being quick-witted or astute. The superlative form 'cleverest' came into use to denote the highest degree of cleverness or intelligence. Its roots can be traced back to Germanic languages, where similar words convey notions of skill and cunning. Throughout history, the connotation of cleverness has varied, often carrying a positive sense of ingenuity and creativity, but at times it has also been associated with trickery or deceitfulness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,163, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.