clever
adjective
mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.
cleverest
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superlativeof clever.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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One night, the five decide to bestow their honorific on Ticky, whom they consider “the cleverest of us all because you can tell the exact time without looking at a clock.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Roy Hattersley, who has died at the age of 93, was one of Labour's cleverest and most articulate post war politicians.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
“Back to the Future” just might be Hollywood’s richest, cleverest blockbuster — and its attention to detail deserves to be re-celebrated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2025
They snap up the cleverest and most devious communicators to craft their messages, offering salaries no one else can afford.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2024
“You’ll be one of a select band, of the cleverest, strongest, bravest creatures ever,” bragged the Bishop of Bath and Wells.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
