Cleverness: meaning, definitions and examples

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cleverness

 

[ หˆklษ›vษ™rnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

intelligence

The quality of being smart or having a sharp mind. Cleverness is often associated with the ability to think quickly and solve problems effectively.

Synonyms

intelligence, smartness, wit

Examples of usage

  • He showed great cleverness in coming up with a solution to the problem.
  • Her cleverness allowed her to outsmart her opponents in the game.
Context #2 | Noun

creativity

The ability to think creatively and inventively. Cleverness can also refer to the skill of coming up with original ideas or solutions.

Synonyms

creativity, ingeniousness, originality

Examples of usage

  • The cleverness of his design impressed everyone at the art exhibition.
  • She demonstrated her cleverness by creating a unique and innovative product.

Translations

Translations of the word "cleverness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inteligรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฆเฅเคงเคฟเคฎเคพเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klugheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecerdasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ inteligencja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ณขใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intelligence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inteligencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zekรข

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€ํ˜œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐูƒุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chytrost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรบdrosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ชๆ˜Ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bistroumnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vitsmunir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปะดั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸฤฑllฤฑlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inteligencia

Etymology

The word 'cleverness' originated from the Old English word 'cleof,' meaning 'crafty' or 'skillful.' Over time, the meaning evolved to represent intelligence and quick thinking. Cleverness is often admired and valued in various cultures as a desirable trait associated with problem-solving and creativity.

See also: cleverer, cleverly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,521, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.