Clever and Preposterous

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Clever adjective - Having or showing quickness of mind.

Usage example: a clever student figured out a trick to do the assignment faster

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Preposterous is an antonym for clever.

Nearby Words: cleverness, cleverly

Preposterous adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.

Usage example: a preposterous suggestion to go swimming in this freezing weather

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Clever is an antonym for preposterous.

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