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cleverly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈklɛvərli/ · UK /ˈklevəli/

cleverly means: In a way that shows good thinking and planning.

adverb

WITH SKILLB2

In a way that shows good thinking and planning.

  • The room is cleverly arranged.
  • She cleverly solved the storage problem.
  • The clues were cleverly hidden inside the pictures.

Similar words: intelligently, skillfully

Opposites: foolishly

Common phrases: cleverly designed, cleverly arranged, cleverly hidden, cleverly planned

WITH WITC1

In a funny, smart way, sometimes using tricks.

  • She replied cleverly, making everyone laugh.
  • He cleverly turned the insult into a joke.
  • The question was cleverly worded to catch us out.

Similar words: wittily, ingeniously

Common phrases: cleverly worded, cleverly joked, cleverly replied

Questions about cleverly

What does cleverly mean?

In a way that shows good thinking and planning.

What is cleverly in other languages?

Türkçe: zekice · Español: inteligentemente · Français: intelligemment · Deutsch: klug · Italiano: intelligentemente · 日本語: 賢く

How do you pronounce cleverly?

In American English /ˈklɛvərli/; in British English /ˈklevəli/.

How do you use cleverly in a sentence?

The room is cleverly arranged. She cleverly solved the storage problem.

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