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smart

The word “smart” has 1 syllable: smart

It's pronounced as /smɑrt/

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In the thesaurus, “smart” has 394 synonyms and 230 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for smart along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for smart

Antonyms for smart

Meanings of smart

  • verb
    1. To hurt or sting.
    2. To cause a smart or sting in.
    3. To feel a pungent pain of mind; to feel sharp pain or grief; be punished severely; to feel the sting of evil.
  • adjective
    1. Exhibiting social ability or cleverness.
    2. Exhibiting intellectual knowledge, such as that found in books.
    3. (often in combination) Equipped with intelligent behaviour (digital/computer technology).
    4. Good-looking; well dressed; fine; fashionable.
    5. Cleverly shrewd and humorous in a way that may be rude and disrespectful.
    6. Sudden and intense.
    7. Causing sharp pain; stinging.
    8. Sharp; keen; poignant.
    9. (Southern) Intense in feeling; painful. Used usually with the adverb intensifier right.
    10. Efficient; vigorous; brilliant.
    11. Pretentious; showy; spruce.
    12. Brisk; fresh.
  • noun
    1. A sharp, quick, lively pain; a sting.
    2. Mental pain or suffering; grief; affliction.
    3. Smart-money.
    4. A dandy; one who is smart in dress; one who is brisk, vivacious, or clever.

Example Sentences

  • She made a smart decision by saving her money early.
  • The student gave a smart answer to the difficult question.
  • Wearing a helmet is a smart safety choice.
  • He looks very smart in his new suit.
  • Using technology wisely is a smart way to work efficiently.

On this page you'll find 624 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to smart, such as: absurd, ache, active, acumen, acute, adept, afflict.

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