English · Word Candidate

clever

/ˈklɛv.ə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: cleverer · cleverest

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Nimble with hands or body; dexterous; skillful; adept.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhanh nhẹn với tay hoặc cơ thể; khéo léo; có kỹ năng

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Adjective

Examples

My dad is quite clever with his hands, especially at carpentry.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhanh chóng hiểu, học và nghĩ ra hoặc áp dụng ý tưởng; thông minh

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Adjective

Examples

The cleverest and most prolific inventors, such as Reiner Knizia (who lives in England) are nerdy superstars. Euro (also “German-style”) games must not be confused with “Ameritrash” games, which generally involve high drama and employ plastic pieces, though arguing over what the difference is seems

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “clever” mean?

Nimble with hands or body; dexterous; skillful; adept.

Is “clever” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.