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Cleverly: meaning, definitions and examples

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cleverly

 

[ หˆklษ›vษ™rli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an action or behavior

In a clever manner; skillfully, intelligently, or creatively.

Synonyms

creatively, ingeniously, intelligently, shrewdly, skillfully

Examples of usage

  • He cleverly avoided answering the question.
  • She solved the puzzle cleverly and quickly.
  • The magician cleverly performed his tricks.
  • Tom cleverly disguised his true intentions.
  • Sarah cleverly outsmarted her opponents.
Context #2 | Adjective

used to describe a person or their actions

Showing intelligence, or skill in understanding or using something.

Synonyms

creative, ingenious, intelligent, resourceful, smart

Examples of usage

  • She is a cleverly disguised spy.
  • The cleverly crafted plan succeeded.
  • He is known for his cleverly worded speeches.
  • The cleverly hidden treasure was finally found.
  • The cleverly designed device revolutionized the industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "cleverly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inteligentemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคคเฅเคฐเคพเคˆ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klug

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan cerdik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทัƒะผะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sprytnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅทงๅฆ™ใซ (kลmyล ni)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intelligemment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inteligentemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zekice

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๋ฆฌํ•˜๊ฒŒ (yeongrihage)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฐูƒุงุก (bidhakaa')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chytrรฝm zpลฏsobem

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกikovne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ชๆ˜Žๅœฐ (cลngmรญng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pametno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snjallt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปะดั‹ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“ (gonivrulad)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸฤฑllฤฑ ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inteligentemente

Etymology

The word 'cleverly' originated from the Middle English word 'clever', meaning 'skillful' or 'adept'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe individuals who demonstrate intelligence, creativity, and resourcefulness in their actions. The adverb form 'cleverly' emphasizes the skillful or intelligent manner in which something is done, while the adjective form describes a person or thing as showing intelligence or skill. Over time, 'cleverly' has become a common adverb and adjective in modern English, reflecting the admiration for cleverness and ingenuity in society.

See also: cleverer, cleverness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,277, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.