Synonyms for clever

Adjective

1. adroit, clever, ingenious, artful (vs. artless)

usage: skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends; "cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible--these distinguish an adroit politician"; "came up with a clever story"; "an ingenious press agent"; "an ingenious scheme"

2. cagey, cagy, canny, clever, smart (vs. stupid)

usage: showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound"

3. apt, clever, intelligent (vs. unintelligent)

usage: mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker

4. clever, cunning, ingenious, adroit (vs. maladroit)

usage: showing inventiveness and skill; "a clever gadget"; "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success"; "an ingenious solution to the problem"