Meaning of the word smart in English

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smart

US /smɑːrt/

UK /smɑːrt/

having or showing a quick-witted intelligence

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She's a very smart student and always gets good grades.

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That was a smart move to invest in renewable energy.

Synonym:

intelligent clever bright sharp astute

Synonym:

stupid foolish dumb

neat and well-dressed; fashionable

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You look very smart in that suit.

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The hotel has a very smart and modern design.

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elegant stylish neat dapper chic

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untidy scruffy unfashionable

(of a device) programmed so as to be able to perform certain tasks automatically or interactively

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She bought a new smart TV for her living room.

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Many homes are now equipped with smart devices.

Synonym:

intelligent automated connected

to feel a sharp, stinging pain

Example:

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My arm still smarts where I hit it.

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His eyes began to smart from the smoke.

Synonym:

sting ache throb burn

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