cleverish

adjective

Definition of cleverishnext
as in useful

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  1. useful
  2. original
  3. practical
  4. convenient
  5. adventurous
  6. fresh
  7. neat
  8. handy
Adjective
  • Toilet seats designed for American Standard models can also have some useful features, such as a slow-close function that protects the bowl from damage.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • His shoot-first mindset adds a useful dimension to Tottenham’s attack, particularly when lining up alongside Dominic Solanke, a natural facilitator, and Kudus, who was Tottenham’s primary creative outlet in the frontline before his injury.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of useful
Adjective
  • For almost 20 years, Xerjoff has specialized in exotic perfumes, crafting 170 original scents that are available in more than 130 countries around the world.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The original proposal raised questions about how much financial risk Nvidia should assume.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of original
Adjective
  • Preparing lunch together can also become a lesson in practical problem-solving, like figuring out which ingredients are better packed separately to avoid a soggy sandwich surprise.
    — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But classes, workshops, books and experience have taught me practical approaches to developing outlines, deepening character arcs or revising scenes.
    — Rajani LaRocca, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of practical
Adjective
  • Rather than trying to miniaturize the entire testing infrastructure into a small and convenient device, Biolyz uses a large, complex and expensive mass spectrometry technology.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Remember that a laptop is convenient, portable and excellent for school, but there is no room for growth or upgrades like a desktop.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of convenient
Adjective
  • Chris Strouthopoulos is the founder of Ascent Empowerment, which helps adventurous men beat professional burnout.
    — Chris Strouthopoulos, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Lenae welcomes an adventurous curiosity without being too hard on herself when her heart ends up on the chopping block.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of adventurous
Adjective
  • The luxury resort has truly found its rhythm, fresh enough to still feel like a discovery, and sitting directly in the path of one of the most valuable luxury audiences to arrive in Las Vegas all year.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The isotope is used to initiate nuclear reactor startup and analyze fresh reactor fuel.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • His machines cut six acres a day, continuously keeping South Farms’ lawns neat.
    — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Austrian international was neat in possession and, like McAtee, seemed to know when to up the tempo.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • This particular model also has a flashlight, which comes in handy in the most unexpected places, like walking back to your safari vehicle after an evening bush dinner.
    — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The brass and woodwinds part of the band band’s lineup comes in handy as the group also takes on hit-laden Chicago’s jazz/pop/rock catalog as well.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of handy
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“Cleverish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleverish. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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