Clever
Clever adjective - Showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing.
Usage example: an inventor who was constantly coming up with clever devices for doing everyday chores
Innovative and clever are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Innovative" instead an adjective "Clever".
Nearby Words: cleverness, cleverly
Innovative
Innovative adjective - Having the skill and imagination to create new things.
Usage example: an award for the most innovative designer of consumer electronics
Clever and innovative are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clever" instead an adjective "Innovative".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- original and clever
- original and innovative
- intelligent and clever
- intelligent and innovative
- artful and clever
- artful and innovative
- ingenious and clever
- ingenious and innovative
- imaginative and clever
- imaginative and innovative
- talented and clever
- talented and innovative
- skillful and clever
- skillful and innovative
Both words in one sentence
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The script establishes Fraser's solution as innovative and clever, and has Fraser's partner loudly doubt that it will work.
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The ruleset is deep and varied, the playfield toys are innovative and clever, and the artwork and design are top-notch.
Source: Pinball / Stargate -
Awesome, but Impractical: Well, more mildly clever and innovative but impractical in the case of the aforementioned SPV's camera system, which was combined with rear-facing seats.
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