cleverly
word · lemma: clever
Definition
In a way that shows intelligence, skill, or inventiveness. It means doing something using smart thinking or creative ideas.
Usage & Nuances
"Cleverly" is always an adverb, used to describe how something is done. It is neutral to positive and fits both spoken and written English. It often combines with verbs like 'solve', 'hide', or 'design'. Do not confuse with 'clearly' (which means 'in a clear way').
Spanish: astutamente - inteligentementePortuguese (BR): de forma inteligente - habilmentePortuguese (PT): de forma inteligente - habilmenteChinese (Simplified): 巧妙地 - 聪明地Chinese (Traditional): 巧妙地 - 聰明地Hindi: चतुराई से - होशियारी सेArabic: بذكاء - بحيلةBengali: চতুরভাবে - বুদ্ধিমত্তার সাথেRussian: умно - хитро - находчивоJapanese: 賢く - 巧みにVietnamese: một cách thông minh - khéo léoKorean: 영리하게 - 재치 있게Turkish: zekice - akıllıcaUrdu: ذہانت سے - چالاکی سےIndonesian: dengan cerdik - dengan pintar
Example Sentences
She answered the question cleverly.
basic
He cleverly hid his keys under a rock.
basic
The puzzle was solved cleverly.
basic
They cleverly made use of every small space in the apartment.
natural
You cleverly avoided answering his tricky question.
natural
The ad cleverly grabs your attention without being too obvious.
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