[adjective] skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends; "cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible Synonyms:adroit, ingenious
[adjective] showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound" Synonyms:cagey, cagy, canny
[adjective] mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker Synonyms:apt
[adjective] showing inventiveness and skill; "a clever gadget"; "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success"; "an ingenious solution to the problem" Synonyms:cunning, ingenious
