clever
adj 1: skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends; "cool
prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick
perception of what is possible--these distinguish an
adroit politician"; "came up with a clever story"; "an
ingenious press agent"; "an ingenious scheme" [syn: {adroit},
{ingenious}]
2: showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others;
"a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound" [syn: {cagey},
{cagy}, {canny}]
3: mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a
clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram
Stoker [syn: {apt}]
4: showing inventiveness and skill; "a clever gadget"; "the
cunning maneuvers leading to his success""; "an ingenious
solution to the problem" [syn: {cunning}, {ingenious}]