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What is another word for Cleverness? – 244 Cleverness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ingenuity resourcefulness cunning craftiness guile astuteness sharpness quickness brilliance intelligence wit shrewdness sagacity acumen perspicacity cleverness adeptness skillfulness adroitness dexterity ingeniousness smartness sharp-wittedness clever-mindedness ingenious brilliant sharp quick-witted cunningness clever sharpness brilliance clever ingenious resourceful skilled adept sharp brilliant astute shrewd witty wise discerning perceptive intelligent knowledgeable erudite sophisticated urbane suave debonair slick sly foxy artful artfully cleverly ingeniously resourcefully skillfully adeptly smartly sharply brilliantly astutely shrewdly witlessly wisely discerningly perceptively intelligently knowledgeably erudately sophisticatedly urbanely suavely debonairly.

    Meaning of Cleverness

    The primary meaning of the word "Cleverness" is the quality of being clever, which involves having a natural ability to learn, understand, and adapt quickly, often in a creative and resourceful way.

    Definitions

    • The state or quality of being clever, which involves having a quick mind, being resourceful, and able to learn and understand things easily.
    • The ability to think creatively, come up with innovative solutions, and make the most of available resources.
    • The quality of being skilled, adept, or proficient in a particular area or activity, often demonstrating a high level of intelligence, wit, or cunning.

    Etymology of Cleverness

    The word "Cleverness" originates from the Old English word "clēver," which means "skilled" or "learned," and is related to the Old Norse word "klár," meaning "clear" or "bright."
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe someone who is skilled, intelligent, or resourceful, and has evolved over time to encompass a range of related meanings and connotations.

    Example Uses

    • Her cleverness in solving the puzzle earned her a prize.
    • The company's cleverness in marketing their product led to a significant increase in sales.
    • He showed cleverness in his ability to think on his feet and come up with creative solutions to complex problems.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    clumsiness ineptness incompetence foolishness stupidity ignorance obtuseness dullness slowness dim-wittedness foolishness absurdity ridiculousness silliness absurdness ridiculousness foolish stupid ignorant obtuse dull slow dim-witted clumsy inept incompetent unskilled untrained uneducated unsophisticated naive simple-minded unintelligent unwise imprudent ill-advised ill-considered ill-conceived.

    Related Nouns

    intelligence wisdom wit cunning guile astuteness sharpness brilliance cleverness resourcefulness ingenuity skillfulness adeptness dexterity ingeniousness smartness clever-mindedness cleverness clever brilliant sharp quick-witted cunningness clever skilled adept sharp brilliant astute shrewd wit knowledge erudition sophistication urbanity suaveness debonairness slickness slyness foxiness artfulness.

    Related Verbs

    learn understand adapt create innovate improvise think reason solve resolve devise concoct fabricate manufacture construct build design engineer invent discover explore investigate examine analyze evaluate assess appraise estimate calculate compute deduce infer conclude decide determine choose select pick opt.

    Related Adjectives

    clever brilliant sharp quick-witted cunning resourceful skilled adept smart ingenious brilliant astute shrewd witty wise discerning perceptive intelligent knowledgeable erudite sophisticated urbane suave debonair slick sly foxy artful clever ingenious resourceful skilled adept sharp brilliant astute shrewd witty wise discerning perceptive intelligent knowledgeable erudite sophisticated urbane suave debonair.