Cleverly
/ˈklɛvərli/
adverbBeginnerCommonGeneral
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Definitions
1
In a skillful and inventive way; ingeniously.
/ˈklɛvərli/
adverbpositiveBeginner
General
In a clever or skillful way.
He cleverly disguised himself.
💡 Simply: Being smart and skillful, like solving a puzzle really quickly or sneaking past someone without them noticing!
👶 For kids: Being really smart and good at things.
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2
The magician cleverly pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
How It's Used
General
"She cleverly avoided answering the question."
Literary
"The author cleverly wove a suspenseful narrative."
From Middle English *cleverliche, from clever + -ly.
The word has been used similarly throughout its history, emphasizing skill and ingenuity.
Memory tip
Think of a clever fox cleverly outsmarting a hunter.
Practice
Base: clever
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Usage
30%Spoken
70%Written