smart
Comparative
smarter
Superlative
smartest
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able to think and learn in a good and quick way
- My daughter is a smart student, and her teachers appreciate her enthusiasm for learning.
- She enjoys challenging puzzles because she's smart and enjoys problem-solving.
- The smart employee always comes up with innovative ideas.
- The smart kid always finishes his homework quickly.
- The smart researcher made significant discoveries in the field.
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(of people or clothes) looking neat, tidy, and elegantly fashionable
- He looked particularly smart in his tailored suit and polished shoes for the business meeting.
- The bride’s dress was not only beautiful but also had a smart design that highlighted her figure perfectly.
- She prefers wearing smart attire to the office, believing it boosts her confidence and professionalism.
- For the gala, everyone was expected to dress smart, so many opted for evening gowns and tuxedos.
- The smart outfit she chose for the interview made a great first impression on her potential employer.
3
(of a person) behaving or speaking in a sharp, disrespectful, or impolite manner
- Don't get smart with me, or you'll be grounded.
- I told him to stop being smart before he made the situation worse.
- The employee got smart with the manager and was immediately reprimanded.
4
having or showing the ability to learn quickly
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5
capable of independent and apparently intelligent action
6
quick, brisk, and efficient in movement or action
- She gave a smart reply and ended the discussion.
- The soldiers marched in smart formation.
- He made a smart turn to avoid the obstacle.
- The waiter's smart service impressed the guests.
- She walked at a smart pace to catch the train.
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causing sharp, often sudden, physical pain
- The smart blow left him wincing.
- Cold wind can have a smart sting.
- The smart slap caught him off guard.
- The antiseptic caused a smart sensation on the cut.
- His knee felt a smart ache after the fall.