as in neatly
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleverly
Adverb
-
Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s double to right rolled all the way to the warning track, and the throw beat Spencer Horwitz at the plate, but Twins catcher Christian Vasquez could not field the ball cleanly.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025 -
The sturdy, angled bristles swept cleanly across both indoor and outdoor surfaces, and none of the debris clung to them.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
Adverb
-
Wardrobe staples are aptly named for a reason—their staying power is earned through their versatility.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
-
Spanning 750 square feet, the aptly named Clueless Suite features a large bedroom, a spacious living area with a full-size couch, and a private balcony.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 July 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Cleverly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleverly. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share