English · Adjectives

smart

/smɑːt/

[/smɑːt/]

clever; well-dressed

Beginneradjective

Definition

Intelligent and quick to learn, or neat and stylish in appearance.

Example

He is a smart student who always finds clever solutions to difficult problems.

He is a smart student who always finds clever solutions to difficult problems.

Etymology

From Old English 'smeart' (painful, stinging); senses shifted over time.

How & Where It’s Used

Means clever in American English and also neat or stylish in British English.

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