adverb

cleverly

cleverly, intelligently, skilfully, ingeniously

She cleverly solved the difficult puzzle.

She cleverly solved the difficult puzzle.

The device was cleverly designed.

The device was cleverly designed.

cleverly ((verb)) in an intelligent, original, or skilful way She cleverly solved the puzzle.

Synonyms: intelligently, smartly, ingeniously; Antonyms: stupidly, foolishly

Formed from the adjective 'clever' and the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.

This word describes an action done 'in a clever way'. If you know 'clever', just add '-ly'.

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