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smart
[smahrt]
verb (used without object)
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.
verb (used with object)
to cause a sharp pain to or in.
adjective
quick or prompt in action, as persons.
having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability.
a smart student.
Antonyms: stupidshrewd 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.
Synonyms: chicsaucy; pert.
smart remarks.
sharply brisk, vigorous, or active.
to walk with smart steps.
Synonyms: energeticsharply severe, as a blow, stroke, etc.
sharp or keen.
a smart pain.
Synonyms: penetrating, poignantDigital 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.
adverb
in a smart manner; smartly.
noun
a sharp local pain, usually superficial, as from a wound, blow, or sting.
keen mental suffering, as from wounded feelings, affliction, grievous loss, etc.
Slang., smarts, intelligence; common sense.
He never had the smarts to use his opportunities.
smart
1/ smɑːt /
adjective
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
verb
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
noun
a stinging pain or feeling
adverb
in a smart manner
Smart
2/ smɑːt /
noun
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
Other Word Forms
- smartly adverb
- smartish adjective
- smartness noun
- smartingly adverb
- supersmart adjective
- supersmartness noun
- ultrasmart adjective
- unsmart adjective
- unsmarting adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of smart1
Word History and Origins
Origin of smart1
Example Sentences
"Bayes' rule has been helping us make smarter guesses for 250 years. Now we have taught it some quantum tricks," said Prof Buscemi.
Robinson and Kanin are smart to ensure the two sides aren’t starkly misaligned, and the star employs a variety of shades in his performance.
I’d argue the Brewers should be America’s team, the poster boys for how a team with smart and stable management can compete with a team with an unlimited payroll.
The Wall Street Journal spoke with Levy about what glue players are, how to spot them and how smart leaders can recognize and leverage them.
The smartest oilman I know once told me that the low-cost producer always wins.
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