Possessing skill or address; having special ability of any kind, especially such as involves quickness of intellect or mechanical dexterity; adroit. It now commonly implies the possession of ability which, though noteworthy, does not amount to genius, nor even to a high degree of talent.
Indicative of or exhibiting cleverness: as, a clever speech; a clever trick.
Well shaped; active-looking; handsome.
Good-natured; obliging; complaisant; possessing an agreeable mind or disposition.
Agreeable; pleasant; comfortable; nice: as, “these clever apartments,”
Synonyms Adroit, Dexterous, Expert, etc. (see adroit); ready, quick, ingenious, neat-handed, knowing, sharp, bright.
A variant of claver.