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smart

 
 
pronunciation:
smart
parts of speech:
adjective, intransitive verb, noun
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: smarter, smartest
definition 1: quick-witted; intelligent.
She was smart in school and never had trouble figuring out the answers.He never had help from anyone, but he's done very well in his life because he is smart.
synonyms:
apt, bright, clever, intelligent, quick-witted, sharp, sharp-witted
antonyms:
dull, dumb, stupid
similar words:
alert, brainy, brilliant, ingenious, knowing, sagacious, sage, sapient, wise
definition 2: showing intelligence, cleverness, or good decision-making ability.
Going back to school was a smart decision for him.The boss was impressed with her smart ideas.He's my favorite comedian because his jokes are very smart.
definition 3: sharp in business or other dealings; shrewd.
He's too smart to be convinced so easily.
synonyms:
astute, canny, cunning, sharp, shrewd
antonyms:
naive
similar words:
artful, crafty, foxy, savvy, subtle
definition 4: attractive or fashionable, esp. in dress; chic.
She picked out a smart outfit for the interview but then decided to wear something more conservative.
synonyms:
chic, fashionable, modish, snappy, stylish, swank
antonyms:
dowdy, unfashionable
similar words:
attractive, classy, dapper, elegant, jaunty, natty, nifty, rakish, soigné, spruce, swell
definition 5: impertinent or disrespectful.
I won't hear any more of your smart comments.
synonyms:
disrespectful, impertinent, impudent, rude
antonyms:
polite, respectful
similar words:
sassy, wise
definition 6: energetic or quick.
We set off at a smart pace.
synonyms:
brisk, lively
antonyms:
slow
similar words:
energetic, vigorous
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part of speech: intransitive 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
definition 2: to suffer mental discomfort.
He still smarted from her rejection.
synonyms:
hurt, sting
similar words:
wince
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a sharp, stinging pain.
synonyms:
pang, sting, twinge
similar words:
bite
definition 2: intense mental discomfort.
synonyms:
pang, twinge
definition 3: (pl.; informal) intelligence.
synonyms:
brains, intelligence
derivations: smartingly (adv.), smartly (adv.), smartness (n.)
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