Definitions
- Describing a person's appearance, indicating that they are well-dressed and stylish. - Referring to the way someone does something, indicating that they do it efficiently and effectively. - Talking about the way someone speaks or behaves, indicating that they are quick-witted and sharp.
- Referring to the way someone solves a problem or overcomes an obstacle, indicating that they do it in a creative and intelligent way. - Talking about the way someone speaks or writes, indicating that they are witty and humorous. - Describing a person's behavior, indicating that they are sly or cunning.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a person's ability to think quickly and creatively.
- 2Both can be used to describe a person's behavior or actions.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Smartly is more commonly used to describe appearance or efficiency, while cleverly is more commonly used to describe creativity or wit.
- 2Connotation: Smartly has a positive connotation, indicating intelligence and effectiveness, while cleverly can have a negative connotation, indicating slyness or deceitfulness.
- 3Focus: Smartly emphasizes efficiency and effectiveness, while cleverly emphasizes creativity and ingenuity.
Remember this!
Smartly and cleverly both describe a person's ability to think quickly and creatively, but they differ in their usage, connotation, focus, and etymology. Smartly is commonly used to describe appearance or efficiency, with a positive connotation and emphasis on effectiveness. Cleverly is commonly used to describe creativity or wit, with a potential negative connotation and emphasis on ingenuity.
