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Cleverly

Verb / ˈklevɜ:li: / Another word for cleverly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a clever way; with intelligence and creativity

Synonyms & similar words

smartly ingeniously smartly shrewdly skillfully wittily artfully deftly astutely resourcefully cunningly slyly craftily subtly adroitly expertly intelligently brightly brilliantly knowledgeably competently

Example sentences

  1. He cleverly avoided the trap.
  2. She cleverly convinced him to change his mind.
  3. The magician performed the trick cleverly.
  4. The spy cleverly gathered information without being noticed.
  5. The chef cleverly used leftovers to make a delicious meal.

Quotes

  • A cleverly worded threat meant to scare you off is worse than an actual beating. - Patricia Briggs
  • The true test of a champion is not whether he can triumph, but whether he can overcome obstacles - preferably of his own making - in order to triumph. - Garth Brooks
  • A cleverly arranged meeting furnished a good opportunity - Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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