Adjective
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"2. showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others;
"a cagey lawyer""too clever to be sound"3. mentally quick and resourceful;
"an apt pupil""you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker4. showing inventiveness and skill;
"a clever gadget""the cunning maneuvers leading to his success""an ingenious solution to the problem"