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Synonyms & Similar Words
intelligent
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Meaning of Cleverer
The primary meaning of "Cleverer" is comparative form of clever, meaning having or showing skill and intelligence.
Definitions
- Having or showing skill and intelligence, able to learn and understand quickly, having a natural ability to do something well, skilled at achieving goals by clever means.
Etymology of Cleverer
The word "Cleverer" originates from the Old English word "cliver" or "cliverness", which is also related to the Middle English word "clee" or "clever", likely derived from the Old English word "clifian", meaning to stick or cling, possibly implying a sense of being mentally agile or quick to grasp ideas, with the comparative form "-er" added to form "Cleverer".
Example Uses
- She is cleverer than her brother and always manages to solve the puzzle first.
- * He is cleverer at handling difficult situations than anyone else in the team.
- * The cleverer approach would be to use the existing resources to create a new product.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
foolish
stupid
ignorant
unintelligent
unskilled
inept
incompetent
ineffectual
clumsy
awkward
uncoordinated
inelegant
maladroit
unresourceful
unimaginative
uncreative
uninnovative
dim-witted
slow-witted
obtuse
dull
vapid
insipid
obtund
blunt
unsharp
unperceptive
insensitive
foolish
silly
ridiculous
absurd
ludicrous
preposterous
laughable
fatuous
asinine
idiotic
moronic