Meaning & use
cleverly
In a way that shows intelligence, quick thinking, or skillful handling of a situation.
See it in a sentence
She cleverly disguised the leftover vegetables in a rich, flavorful sauce.
The negotiator cleverly steered the conversation away from the most contentious issue.
A note on using this word
Cleverly can describe both admirable ingenuity and, in some contexts, a slightly sly or manipulative kind of skill, depending on tone.
Words with a similar meaning
ingeniouslyshrewdly
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
clumsilyfoolishly
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