cleverness
gb/klˈɛvɚnəs/ us/klˈɛvɚnəs/
B2
Engelsk
~ 10000
okosság, éleselméjűség, leleményesség, találékonyság, szellemesség, elmésség, ravaszság, rafináltság
NAVNEORD
B2
1
okosság
A2
Brugsmønster:
[someone]'s cleverness at [doing something]
Her natural cleverness helped her learn the new software in just a few hours.
A természetes okossága segített neki, hogy néhány óra alatt megtanulja az új szoftvert.
The teacher praised his cleverness at finding simple solutions to hard problems.
A tanár megdicsérte az okosságát, amiért egyszerű megoldásokat talált nehéz problémákra.
Despite his cleverness, he sometimes forgets very basic things.
They were impressed by the boy's cleverness in class discussions.
Cleverness alone is not enough; you also need hard work and patience.
Læringseksempler
Her cleverness helps her get good grades.
Az okossága segít neki, hogy jó jegyeket szerezzen.
We all saw his cleverness when he fixed the computer.
Mindannyian láttuk az okosságát, amikor megjavította a számítógépet.
The company needs the cleverness of young workers.
His cleverness makes difficult ideas easy to understand.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use 'clever' instead of 'cleverness' and say *'his clever is amazing'*. The correct noun form is 'his cleverness is amazing'. Also, 'cleverness' is usually uncountable, so avoid *'many clevernesses'*.
Betydning
general mental quickness and intelligence
Ordforbindelser
natural cleverness
|show great cleverness
|admire her cleverness
|known for his cleverness
|remarkable cleverness
Synonymer
intelligence (More general and common; does not always suggest quick or practical thinking the way 'cleverness' often does.)
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brainpower (Informal and vivid; emphasizes mental strength, often in problem-solving.)
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mental sharpness (Suggests a quick, keen mind similar to 'cleverness', sometimes with a slightly more serious tone.)
Antonymer
stupidity (Direct opposite, suggesting very low mental ability or very poor thinking.)
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dullness (Suggests a slow or weak mind that does not catch ideas easily.)
Temaer
mind
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The ability to think fast and understand ideas easily.
The quality of being mentally quick, intelligent, and good at understanding or solving things.
NAVNEORD
B2
2
Brugsmønster:
cleverness in [doing something]
The cleverness of the new app is that it works even without an internet connection.
Az új alkalmazás leleményessége abban rejlik, hogy internetkapcsolat nélkül is működik.
Her cleverness in managing the budget saved the charity thousands of dollars.
A költségvetés kezelésében mutatott leleményessége több ezer dollárt takarított meg a jótékonysági szervezetnek.
The engineer's cleverness turned a simple idea into a powerful tool.
I was amazed by the cleverness of their marketing strategy.
The device shows a lot of technical cleverness but is still easy to use.
Læringseksempler
The cleverness of this machine is very clear.
Ennek a gépnek az ötletessége nagyon jól látszik.
Her cleverness in planning the project helped the team finish on time.
A projekt megtervezésében mutatott leleményessége segített a csapatnak, hogy időben befejezze a munkát.
We need more cleverness to solve this problem.
The cleverness of the design makes the car safer.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse this sense with general intelligence and use it when no real problem-solving or design is involved. Use this meaning especially when the focus is on smart solutions or creative methods.
Betydning
inventive and effective problem-solving ability
Ordforbindelser
technical cleverness
|design cleverness
|cleverness in solving problems
|the cleverness of the system
|engineering cleverness
Synonymer
ingenuity (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and often used for smart, inventive solutions or designs.)
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resourcefulness (Emphasizes using what you have in a smart way, especially in difficult situations.)
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inventiveness (Focuses strongly on creating new ideas or things, less on simple quick thinking.)
Antonymer
clumsiness (Suggests awkward, poorly thought-out actions or designs instead of smart, effective ones.)
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inefficiency (Opposes the idea of effective, smart solutions by pointing to wasted time or resources.)
Temaer
work
|technology
|creativity
|education
Definition
The ability to make new and good ways to do things or fix problems.
The quality of finding original and effective ways to solve problems or design things.
NAVNEORD
B2
3
szellemesség
B2
elmésség
C1
Brugsmønster:
the cleverness of [someone]'s [remark / joke / response]
His cleverness on stage kept the audience laughing for an hour.
A színpadi szellemessége egy órán át nevettette a közönséget.
The cleverness of her reply made everyone at the table smile.
A válaszának szellemessége mindenkit mosolyra fakasztott az asztalnál.
The film is loved for its cleverness and fast-paced dialogue.
People enjoy his tweets for their mix of honesty and cleverness.
Her cleverness in interviews makes even serious topics enjoyable to watch.
Læringseksempler
We all laughed at his cleverness during dinner.
Mindannyian nevettünk a szellemességén vacsora közben.
The cleverness of the joke was hard to translate.
A vicc szellemességét nehéz volt lefordítani.
Fans like the cleverness in her TV show.
His cleverness makes boring meetings more fun.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use only 'funny' when they mean both smart and funny. Use 'cleverness' (or 'wit') when the humor also shows intelligence or quick thinking.
Betydning
witty, quick, and funny speech
Ordforbindelser
verbal cleverness
|the cleverness of his jokes
|sharp cleverness
|comic cleverness
|cleverness in her writing
Synonymer
wit (Very close; strongly linked with humor and sharp, funny remarks.)
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wittiness (Almost the same meaning; often used specifically for humorous cleverness.)
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quick thinking (Highlights speed of thought, not always humorous, but often used in a similar way.)
Antonymer
dullness (Suggests boring or slow conversation without smart or funny remarks.)
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humorlessness (Direct opposite in social situations, meaning no sense of humor or funny remarks.)
Temaer
communication
|culture
|emotions
|arts_entertainment
Definition
The ability to say smart and funny things quickly.
The quality of making quick, intelligent, and often funny remarks, especially in conversation or writing.
NAVNEORD
C1
4
ravaszság
B2
rafináltság
C1
Brugsmønster:
[someone]'s cleverness in [getting something / avoiding something]
The deal showed more cleverness than honesty, and many voters felt tricked.
A megállapodásban több volt a ravaszság, mint az őszinteség, és sok választó becsapva érezte magát.
His legal cleverness helped his client escape punishment on a technical detail.
Jogi ravaszsága segített az ügyfelének, hogy egy technikai részlet miatt megússza a büntetést.
She saw through the cleverness of his excuses and refused to believe him.
The movie critic complained that the script relied on cleverness instead of real emotion.
There is a kind of cold cleverness in the way the company avoids paying taxes.
Læringseksempler
Some people do not trust his cleverness in business.
Néhány ember nem bízik az üzleti ravaszságában.
The cleverness of his plan was also a little scary.
A tervének ravaszsága egy kicsit ijesztő is volt.
Her cleverness in court helped a guilty man go free.
We must be careful; their cleverness may hide the truth.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may think 'cleverness' is always positive. In this sense, it can suggest smart but cold, tricky, or not fully honest behavior, especially in politics, business, or law.
Betydning
smart but possibly dishonest trickiness
Ordforbindelser
political cleverness
|lawyerly cleverness
|mere cleverness
|cheap cleverness
|cleverness of his tactics
Synonymer
cunning (Stresses clever planning, often with a negative or suspicious feeling.)
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craftiness (Informal; suggests sneaky, sometimes dishonest tricks.)
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slyness (Highlights secret, sneaky behavior with a negative tone.)
Antonymer
honesty (Opposes the idea of using clever tricks by stressing direct, open behavior.)
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naivety (Opposite in sophistication; suggests someone who is too trusting and not at all tricky.)
Temaer
ethics
|conflict
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definition
Smart behavior that gets an advantage, sometimes in a way that seems a little dishonest or not honest.
Intelligent and skillful behavior used to gain an advantage, sometimes in a way that seems dishonest, overly calculated, or not fully sincere.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
cleverness
IPA
GB/klˈɛvɚnəs/
US/klˈɛvɚnəs/
Stavelser og tryk
clev - erness (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (clev)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: cleverness
- Plural: cleverness
Ordfamilie
Core family
clever
adjective B1
cleverly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unclever
adjective
Udtryk
a piece of cleverness
1/ə pˈis əv klˈɛvɚnəs/
fixed phrase
one smart idea or action
One example of something that is very clever.
Eksempler
- That shortcut was a real piece of cleverness.
- The new button layout is a small piece of cleverness that saves users time.
cleverness for its own sake
1/klˈɛvɚnəs fɚ ˈɪts ˈoʊn sˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
clever but not useful behavior
Clever ideas or tricks that exist only to be clever, not to help or improve anything.
Eksempler
- Some readers feel the novel is full of cleverness for its own sake.
- The design shows cleverness for its own sake, but it is hard to repair.
show one's cleverness
1/ʃˈoʊ wˈʌnz klˈɛvɚnəs/
fixed phrase
display or prove your cleverness
To do something so that other people can see how clever you are.
Eksempler
- He designed a small game to show his cleverness to the hiring manager.
- She doesn't need to show her cleverness; everyone already respects her work.
technical cleverness
1/tˈɛknɪkəl klˈɛvɚnəs/
fixed phrase
smart use of technical skill
Cleverness that is shown in technology, engineering, or computer work.
Eksempler
- The product shows a lot of technical cleverness but may confuse new users.
- His technical cleverness helped the team solve a difficult software bug.