Clever
/ˈklɛv.ər/noun
Having or showing quick intelligence or skill.
Did you know?The term 'clever' originally hinted at being skilled in a craft, often associated with cunning and trickery, linking to ancient magical practices.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
cleofor
“Skillful or able, particularly in a practical sense.”
Middle English
ME
clevere
“Cunning, sly, or skillful in trickery.”
14th Century
Middle English
clever
“Showing skill or quickness in mind or action.”
Modern English
English
clever
“Having or showing intelligence or skill, often with a hint of cunning.”