CLEVERISH Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

cleverish

adjective

Definition of cleverish

as in useful

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Adjective

The reactor is particularly useful here because its enormous energy supply can power these life-support systems continuously.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
To fully understand how useful and how fun the tool is, our best advice is to go check it out.

— Austin Mock, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

Earlier models relied on broad hydrological assumptions and missed practical engineering hurdles.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
Giving manufacturers a practical way to reverse that integrity at the end of life could help turn some of those expensive materials back into feedstock instead of waste.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of practical

Adjective

The Moon enters adventurous Leo, stirring your interest in travel, education, or an idea that could expand your options.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
Until that point, Birmingham had looked dangerous, conquering the space vacated by City’s adventurous full-backs (in fact, Oceane Hurtre robbed a dithering Jade Rose on the edge of stoppage time for a consolation goal).

— Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of adventurous

Adjective

But with the newer franchises, the deepest wounds are still fresh, so unlike Kim Zolciak and Nene, opposing parties in those cities are having a harder time celebrating the sisterhood of it all.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Back then, Canales was a fresh-faced teenager who was seen as the future of Spanish football.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of fresh

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The three combined for Oliver’s first, with Whisker’s break and pass inside and Oliver played a neat one-two with Lamb before scoring in the bottom corner.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Stakeholders still see neat timelines, but the team knows the dates are not real.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of neat

Adjective

Plus, don’t miss out on handy finds like this handheld vacuum that makes quick work of small messes in tight spaces and an insulated Yeti tumbler that keeps water cold all day long.

— Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
This all-in-one portable vehicle jumpstarter also works as a flashlight and power bank, giving you multiple handy functions in one compact device.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

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