Cleverishly

/ˈklɛvərɪʃli/ adverb

Definition

In a somewhat clever manner; with moderate intelligence or skill.

Etymology

From cleverish plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly. A compound adverbial formation expressing qualified or somewhat limited cleverness.

Kelly Says

Adding both -ish and -ly creates a funny double-weakening effect—cleverishly is how you'd describe a plan that's clever-enough-to-maybe-work, which ironically requires its own kind of cleverness.

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