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cleverly

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/ˈklɛvərli/ · cle-ver-ly

In a manner that shows intelligence or skill.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a manner that shows intelligence or skill.

ایسے طریقے سے جو ذہانت یا مہارت ظاہر کرتا ہو۔

ہوشیاری سے

hoshiyaari se

Synonyms

intelligentlyskillfullyshrewdlyذہانت سےچالاکی سےفراست سے

Antonyms

stupidlyignorantlyineptlyبیوقوفی سےجہالت سےنااہلی سے

Common Collocations

  • cleverly designed
  • cleverly disguised
  • cleverly formulated

Example Sentences

She cleverly solved the difficult puzzle.

اس نے ہوشیاری سے مشکل پہیلی حل کی۔

Us ne hoshiyaari se mushkil paheli hal ki.

He cleverly avoided the question.

اس نے ہوشیاری سے سوال سے بچنے کی کوشش کی۔

Us ne hoshiyaari se sawal se bachne ki koshish ki.

They cleverly planned the surprise party.

انہوں نے ہوشیاری سے سرپرائز پارٹی کا منصوبہ بنایا۔

Unhon ne hoshiyaari se surprise party ka mansooba banaya.

Easily Confused With

clever:Cleverly is an adverb, while clever is an adjective describing a person or thing as intelligent.

Word Family

clever
adjectiveچالاک
cleverness
nounذہانت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a clever fox outwitting others.

Imagine a fox cleverly escaping a trap.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہوشیاری سے چلا کے ہاتھ اپنے فعلِ عقل کے کس طرح چلتا ہے، وہی جو دکھاتا ہے چالاکی سے ہوتا ہے نمایاں۔

Hoshiyaari se chala ke haath apne fail-e-aqal ke kis tarah chalta hai, wahi jo dikhata hai chaalaki se hota hai numaayan.

By moving cleverly with his actions, it is he who displays shrewdness that becomes evident.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چالاکی میں بے وقوفی نہیں

chaalaki mein bewakoofi nahi

There is no foolishness in cleverness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "cleofre" — wise, skillful

First known use: 14th century

The word 'clever' originated from Old English, evolving through Middle English to its current form and usage.