Meaning & Definition of Smart in English
English⟶
Smart
/smɑrt/
noun
1. A kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
synonym:
- smart,
- smarting,
- smartness
verb
1. Be the source of pain
synonym:
- ache,
- smart,
- hurt
adjective
1. Showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
synonym:
- smart
2. Elegant and stylish
- "Chic elegance"
- "A smart new dress"
- "A suit of voguish cut"
synonym:
- chic,
- smart,
- voguish
3. Characterized by quickness and ease in learning
- "Some children are brighter in one subject than another"
- "Smart children talk earlier than the average"
synonym:
- bright,
- smart
4. 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!"
synonym:
- fresh,
- impertinent,
- impudent,
- overbold,
- smart,
- saucy,
- sassy,
- wise
5. Painfully severe
- "He gave the dog a smart blow"
synonym:
- smart
6. Quick and brisk
- "I gave him a smart salute"
- "We walked at a smart pace"
synonym:
- smart
7. Capable of independent and apparently intelligent action
- "Smart weapons"
synonym:
- smart
Examples of using
Mary is outspoken and smart.
Cats are smart.
He's smart, cool and attractive.