smartish

[ smahr-tish ]
/ ˈsmɑr tɪʃ /

adjective

rather smart; fairly intelligent or quick-witted: smartish answers on a quiz.
rather fashionable; fairly chic or exclusive: a smartish new restaurant.
fairly impressive or significant: a smartish number of supporters at the rally.
rather saucy or pert.

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.
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Origin of smartish

First recorded in 1730–40; smart + -ish1

Words nearby smartish

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