[
US
/ˈsmɑɹt/
]
[ UK /smˈɑːt/ ]
[ UK /smˈɑːt/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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painfully severe
he gave the dog a smart blow -
elegant and stylish
chic elegance
a suit of voguish cut
a smart new dress -
characterized by quickness and ease in learning
smart children talk earlier than the average
some children are brighter in one subject than another -
capable of independent and apparently intelligent action
smart weapons - showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
-
quick and brisk
we walked at a smart pace
I gave him a smart salute -
improperly forward or bold
don't be fresh with me
Don't get wise with me!
an impudent boy given to insulting strangers
impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
NOUN
- a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
VERB
- be the source of pain
How To Use smart In A Sentence
- Derek constantly overcompensates for his lack of intelligence by proclaiming himself the smartest man alive.
- This can be particularly painful when it comes to big audio-visual systems and "smart" home automation systems that control everything from radiant floors and humidity to light dimmers and pool temperatures. Cutting Edge Today, Passé Tomorrow
- You captain the dream team of smart thinkers that shine with self-confidence and boundless energy. The Sun
- Private real estate trusts and partnerships may be smart plays for the long term
- I guess you can get the smart person award for the person who got that little denotation!
- We take a sightseeing boat trip around the bay and get a glimpse of the smart new opera house which looks exactly like two durians - a very distinctive local fruit that tastes great but has a repellant smell.
- No magic numbers, fancy formulas or special percentages of carbs, fats and proteins are necessary to reap the benefits of a smart lower-carb diet.
- You will be made to smart for your action.
- The "smart" in "smart underwear" refers to the fact that the printed sensors will be incorporated into logic-based biocomputing systems that will monitor biomarkers found in human sweat and tears, make autonomous diagnoses, and administer drugs. PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories
- Reuters Samsung Electronics 'Galaxy S smartphone, branded with NTT DoCoMo's logo, on display at Japanese electronics show CEATEC, in Chiba, on Oct. 5, 2010. Samsung, DoCoMo Team Up to Sell Galaxy Devices
