Cleverness

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈklɛvərnəs/

Definitions of cleverness

noun the quality of being quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligence or smartness

Example Sentences

A1 Her cleverness helped her solve the puzzle.

A2 The magician amazed the audience with his cleverness.

B1 His cleverness in negotiating the deal saved the company a lot of money.

B2 The detective's cleverness led to the capture of the criminal.

C1 The inventor's cleverness revolutionized the industry.

C2 The scientist's cleverness in developing the new technology earned her a Nobel Prize.

Examples of cleverness in a Sentence

formal Her cleverness in solving complex problems impressed her colleagues.

informal I always rely on his cleverness to come up with creative solutions.

slang She's got mad cleverness when it comes to outsmarting others.

figurative His cleverness was like a shining beacon in the darkness of ignorance.

Grammatical Forms of cleverness

plural

clevernesses

comparative

cleverer

superlative

cleverest

present tense

cleverness

future tense

will be clever

perfect tense

has been clever

continuous tense

is being clever

singular

cleverness

positive degree

clever

infinitive

to be clever

gerund

being clever

participle

clever

Origin and Evolution of cleverness

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'cleverness' originated from the Old English word 'cleofor', which meant skillful or dexterous.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'cleverness' has evolved to also include the idea of being quick-witted or intellectually sharp.