smart
to be a source of sharp, local, and usually superficial pain, as a wound.
to be the cause of a sharp, stinging pain, as an irritating application, a blow, etc.
to feel a sharp, stinging pain, as in a wound.
to suffer keenly from wounded feelings: She smarted under their criticism.
to feel shame or remorse or to suffer in punishment or in return for something.
to cause a sharp pain to or in.
quick or prompt in action, as persons.
having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability: a smart student.
shrewd or sharp, as a person in dealing with others or as in business dealings: a smart businessman.
clever, witty, or readily effective, as a speaker, speech, rejoinder, etc.
dashingly or impressively neat or trim in appearance, as persons, dress, etc.
socially elegant; sophisticated or fashionable: the smart crowd.
saucy; pert: smart remarks.
sharply brisk, vigorous, or active: to walk with smart steps.
sharply severe, as a blow, stroke, etc.
sharp or keen: a smart pain.
Digital Technology.
(of a machine, system, etc.) equipped with electronic control mechanisms, software programs, etc., and capable of remote, automated, and seemingly intelligent operation: smart copiers;smart weapons;a smart thermostat.
equipped with microprocessors, as for data processing, internet access, etc. (usually used in combination): a smartphone;a smartwatch.
having properties that can be changed in response to stimuli or environmental conditions; self-regulating: smart fabrics that respond to temperature or light.
Older Use. considerable; fairly large.
in a smart manner; smartly.
a sharp local pain, usually superficial, as from a wound, blow, or sting.
keen mental suffering, as from wounded feelings, affliction, grievous loss, etc.
smarts, Slang. intelligence; common sense: He never had the smarts to use his opportunities.
Origin of smart
1Other words for smart
Opposites for smart
Other words from smart
- smart·ing·ly, adverb
- smart·ly, adverb
- smart·ness, noun
- su·per·smart, adjective
- su·per·smart·ness, noun
- ul·tra·smart, adjective
- un·smart, adjective
- un·smart·ing, adjective
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How to use smart in a sentence
Agile marketers and smart automation will come together to power the messaging and experiences it takes to convert in upended markets.
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The Blue Jays’ Robbie Ray signing could give the Nationals a template | Jesse Dougherty | November 9, 2020 | Washington PostThe move was probably smart considering the Steelers’ kicking problems — Chris Boswell missed one extra point and had another blocked.
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My Brigadier also complimented me on the smartness of my guards at Brigade Headquarters.
Letters of Lt.-Col. George Brenton Laurie | George Brenton LaurieI might tell a great many stories about the smartness of Rover; but on the whole I think I will forbear.
Stories about Animals: with Pictures to Match | Francis C. WoodworthShe was an inch taller than John Willie, too, which was another inch of smartness to be seen walking with.
Mushroom Town | Oliver OnionsAnd these two ships met, bow to bow, with such an energy of adventurous smartness, that both sharply sank.
The Lord of the Sea | M. P. ShielThere are certain ways of extravagant smartness which are not considered to be good form among solid wealthy provincials.
The Regent | E. Arnold Bennett
British Dictionary definitions for smart (1 of 2)
/ (smɑːt) /
astute, as in business; clever or bright
quick, witty, and often impertinent in speech: a smart talker
fashionable; chic: a smart hotel
well-kept; neat
causing a sharp stinging pain
vigorous or brisk
dialect considerable or numerous: a smart price
(of systems) operating as if by human intelligence by using automatic computer control
(of a projectile or bomb) containing a device that allows it to be guided to its target
to feel, cause, or be the source of a sharp stinging physical pain or keen mental distress: a nettle sting smarts; he smarted under their abuse
(often foll by for) to suffer a harsh penalty
a stinging pain or feeling
in a smart manner
Origin of smart
1Derived forms of smart
- smartish, adjective
- smartly, adverb
- smartness, noun
British Dictionary definitions for Smart (2 of 2)
/ (smɑːt) /
Christopher. 1722–71, British poet, author of A Song to David (1763) and Jubilate Agno (written 1758–63, published 1939). He was confined (1756–63) for religious mania and died in a debtors' prison
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