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clev•er



Pronunciation: (klev'ur), [key]
—adj., -er, -est.
1. mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.
2. superficially skillful, witty, or original in character or construction; facile: It was an amusing, clever play, but of no lasting value.
3. showing inventiveness or originality; ingenious: His clever device was the first to solve the problem.
4. adroit with the hands or body; dexterous or nimble.
5. Older Use.
a. suitable; convenient; satisfactory.
b. good-natured.
c. handsome.
d. in good health.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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