/ Dictionary / Index C clever: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: clev•er Pronunciation: (klev'ur), [key] — -er, -est. mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able. superficially skillful, witty, or original in character or construction; facile: It was an amusing, clever play, but of no lasting value. showing inventiveness or originality; ingenious: His clever device was the first to solve the problem. adroit with the hands or body; dexterous or nimble. suitable; convenient; satisfactory. good-natured. handsome. in good health. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: clever (Thesaurus) Cleveland Heights Cleves Related Content Daily Word Quiz: philtrum Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language