cleverness — The quality of being quick to understand, learn, and devise solutions; mental sharpness combined with ingenuity and resourcefulness.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The quality of being quick to understand, learn, and devise solutions; mental sharpness combined with ingenuity and resourcefulness.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklɛv.ər.nəs/
Example Sentences
- His cleverness in avoiding homework was almost admirable - he trained his dog to eat it.
- The detective's cleverness helped solve the mysterious case within hours.
- She used her cleverness to turn a boring presentation into an entertaining show.
cleverness
NOUN[/ˈklɛv.ər.nəs/]
The quality of being quick to understand, learn, and devise solutions; mental sharpness combined with ingenuity and resourcefulness.
The quality of being quick to understand, learn, and devise solutions; mental sharpness combined with ingenuity and resourcefulness.
In the wilderness, true cleverness blooms through tenderness!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'clever' meaning 'skillful with hands, dexterous.' The word gradually shifted to describe mental ability and intelligence, with the suffix '-ness' added to form an abstract noun.
Breakdown
clever (skillful, intelligent) + -ness (noun suffix meaning 'state or quality of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“His cleverness in avoiding homework was almost admirable - he trained his dog to eat it.”
“The detective's cleverness helped solve the mysterious case within hours.”
“She used her cleverness to turn a boring presentation into an entertaining show.”
“The cat's cleverness in opening doors amazed the entire family.”
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