smart
verb (used without object)
to be a source of sharp, local, and usually superficial pain, as a wound.
smartness
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a word derived from
smart.
Example Sentences
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Since that series, Edwards had made her intentions clear regarding England's "smartness" in 50-over cricket so it is fitting that Jones has immediately answered the call.
From BBC ● May 30, 2025
Then she acquired smartness, Lansbury reasoning that, as a successful woman, Jessica should dress the part.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 11, 2022
“I can’t measure her smartness, but she’s curious, and I think it’s the way of being smart,” said Maciej Ryszczuk, Swiatek’s fitness trainer and physiotherapist.
From New York Times ● May 24, 2022
“We have a vaccine for that smartness virus that’s been in the art world for the last fifty years.”
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 2, 2019
In a short time the twins were not only let alone but got themselves a certain reputation for smartness.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
