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smart
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- pronunciation:
- smart
- parts of speech:
- adjective, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb), Word Explorer
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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related words: |
apt, biting, brave, canny, capable, clearheaded, forward, incisive, intellectual, quick, sleek, understanding |
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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
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definition 2: |
to suffer mental discomfort.
He still smarted from her rejection.- synonyms:
- hurt, sting
- similar words:
- wince
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related words: |
bite, hurt, pain, tingle, twinge, twitch |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a sharp, stinging pain.
- synonyms:
- pang, sting, twinge
- similar words:
- bite
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definition 2: |
intense mental discomfort.
- synonyms:
- pang, twinge
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definition 3: |
(pl.; informal) intelligence.
- synonyms:
- brains, intelligence
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related words: |
ache, mentality, pain, tingle, twinge, wisdom, wit |
derivations: |
smartingly (adv.), smartly (adv.), smartness (n.) |
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