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(satellite adjective) showing inventiveness and skill; "a clever gadget"; "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success""; "an ingenious solution to the problem" |
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Synonyms: cunning, ingenious |
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(satellite adjective) skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends; "cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible--these distinguish an adroit politician"; "came up with a clever story"; "an ingenious press agent"; "an ingenious scheme" |
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Synonyms: adroit, ingenious |
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(satellite adjective) mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker |
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Synonyms: apt |
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(satellite adjective) showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound" |
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Synonyms: cagey, cagy, canny |
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