Cleverness

//ˈklɛvɚnəs// noun

noun ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The property of being clever. countable, uncountable

    "1. Stuckism is the quest for authenticity. By removing the mask of cleverness and admitting where we are, the Stuckist allows him/herself uncensored expression."

  2. 2
    the property of being ingenious wordnet
  3. 3
    Something clever, or done cleverly. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty wordnet
  5. 5
    the power of creative imagination wordnet

Synonyms

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brightnessdexterityingenuityinventivenessabilityacuity

Example

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"Granted his cleverness, he may still be mistaken."

Etymology

From clever + -ness.

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