Meaning of the word smartly in English

What does smartly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

smartly

US /ˈsmɑːrt.li/

UK /ˈsmɑːt.li/

in a stylish or elegant way

Example:

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He was dressed very smartly for the interview.

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The new office building is designed very smartly.

Synonym:

elegantly neatly stylishly chicly dapperly

in a clever or intelligent way

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She smartly answered all the difficult questions.

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He managed the crisis very smartly.

Synonym:

cleverly intelligently astutely shrewdly wisely