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smart
01
able to think and learn in a good and quick way
Example
My daughter is a smart student, and her teachers appreciate her enthusiasm for learning.
She enjoys challenging puzzles because she 's smart and enjoys problem-solving.
The smart employee always comes up with innovative ideas.
02
(of people or clothes) looking neat, tidy, and elegantly fashionable
Example
He looked particularly smart in his tailored suit and polished shoes for the business meeting.
The bride ’s dress was not only beautiful but also had a smart design that highlighted her figure perfectly.
She prefers wearing smart attire to the office, believing it boosts her confidence and professionalism.
Disapproving
InformalExample
Do n't get smart with me, or you'll be grounded.
I told him to stop being smart before he made the situation worse.
The employee got smart with the manager and was immediately reprimanded.
04
having or showing the ability to learn quickly
05
capable of independent and apparently intelligent action
06
quick and brisk
07
painfully severe
Smart
01
an intense, stinging physical pain or discomfort, usually caused by a wound or a fresh cut
Example
With each step, there was a noticeable smart in his injured foot.
She winced at the smart in her shoulder after she put bandage on it.
Every time she touched her wounded leg, a smart of pain followed.
02
a deep emotional pain or regret experienced by a person
Example
After the loss of his beloved pet, he felt a deep smart that lingered for weeks.
The memory of her mistake filled her with a sharp smart of regret.
He could n't shake the smart of remorse that haunted him after the argument.
to smart
01
be the source of pain
