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Smart (Adjective)

Meaning¹

Showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

She outsmarted the interviewer by quickly thinking of a clever answer to the trick question.
The robber was smart enough to cover his tracks, but the detective was able to decipher the subtle clues.
He came up with a smart solution to the complex engineering problem that had been plaguing his team for months.
The smart entrepreneur anticipated the shift in consumer demand and was able to adapt her business strategy accordingly.
The hikers were smart to bring extra supplies and a map, which helped them navigate the treacherous terrain.

Antonyms

Stupid

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Smartness (noun)

Meaning²

Painfully severe; "he gave the dog a smart blow".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Related Words

Meaning³

Improperly forward or bold; "don't be fresh with me"; "impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup"; "an impudent boy given to insulting strangers"; "Don't get wise with me!".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

Meaning⁴

Capable of independent and apparently intelligent action; "smart weapons".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Meaning⁵

Quick and brisk; "I gave him a smart salute"; "we walked at a smart pace".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

She walked into the room with a smart stride, her heels clicking on the floor.
The team moved at a smart clip, covering a lot of ground in a short amount of time.
He gave his commanding officer a smart salute, his hand snapping up to his forehead.
The group set off at a smart pace, determined to reach the summit before nightfall.
The soldiers marched in smart formation, their footsteps echoing in unison.

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Smartness (noun)

Meaning⁶

Characterized by quickness and ease in learning; "some children are brighter in one subject than another"; "smart children talk earlier than the average".