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smart
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- pronunciation:
- smart
- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
smarter, smartest |
| definition 1: |
clever; intelligent.
The smart boy taught himself how to read.- synonyms:
- apt, bright, clever, intelligent, sharp
- antonyms:
- dull, dumb, stupid
- similar words:
- alert, brilliant, ingenious, sage, wise
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| definition 2: |
of the latest fashion.
She came to work wearing a smart outfit.- synonyms:
- fashionable
- similar words:
- attractive, elegant
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| definition 3: |
showing no respect; rude.
Our teacher will have no smart talk in class.- synonyms:
- impertinent, impudent, rude
- antonyms:
- polite, respectful
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| definition 4: |
active or quick.
We set off at a smart pace.- synonyms:
- brisk, lively
- antonyms:
- slow
- similar words:
- energetic
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| related words: |
apt, capable, forward, intellectual, quick |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
smarts, smarting, smarted |
| definition 1: |
to cause or feel sharp but not serious pain.
That paper cut smarts.His eyes smarted in the harsh wind.- synonyms:
- hurt, sting
- similar words:
- burn
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| definition 2: |
to be upset.
He still smarted from her insults.- synonyms:
- hurt, sting
- similar words:
- wince
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| related words: |
bite, hurt, tingle |
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| derivations: |
smartingly (adv.), smartly (adv.), smartness (n.) |
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