Clever Synonyms

55 clever synonyms include intelligent, bright, smart, brilliant, talented, gifted, precocious, capable, able, and competent. Clever is an adjective, and its antonyms are ill-advised and foolish. Here are some additional synonyms for "clever" with example sentences.

Another word for Clever

55 other ways to say clever.

1. intelligent

2. skilful

  • talented  
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  • skilled  
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  • skilful  
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  • nimble-fingered  
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  • nimble  
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  • handy  
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  • dexterous  
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  • deft  
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  • adroit  
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  • adept
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3. shrewd

  • wily  
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  • whip-smart  
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  • slick  
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  • shrewd  
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  • sharp-witted  
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  • sharp
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  • savvy  
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  • resourceful  
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  • quick-witted  
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  • quick  
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  • pawky  
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  • neat
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  • ingenious  
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  • foxy  
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  • fly  
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  • cute
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  • cunning
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  • crafty  
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  • canny  
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  • astute  
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  • as sharp as a tack  
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  • artful  
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  • acute
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Use clever in a Sentence

He is a clever student.

She came up with clever ideas.

The puzzle requires clever thinking skills.