Clever and Corny

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Clever adjective - Given to or marked by mature intelligent humor.

Usage example: a clever joke that requires a little bit of thought on the part of the listener

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Corny is an antonym for clever.

Nearby Words: cleverness, cleverly

Corny adjective - Appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way.

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Clever is an antonym for corny.

Nearby Words: corn, corned

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