smart

A1
Pronunciation
/smɑːt/
/smɑɹt/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A sharp, quick, lively pain; a sting.

2 Definition

Mental pain or suffering; grief; affliction.

3 Definition

Smart-money.

4 Definition

A dandy; one who is smart in dress; one who is brisk, vivacious, or clever.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To hurt or sting.

Example Sentences
  • After being hit with a pitch, the batter exclaimed "Ouch, my arm smarts!"
2 Definition

To cause a smart or sting in.

3 Definition

To feel a pungent pain of mind; to feel sharp pain or grief; be punished severely; to feel the sting of evil.

Adjective
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

Exhibiting social ability or cleverness.

Synonyms
bright capable sophisticated witty
Antonyms
backward banal boorish dull inept
2 Definition

Exhibiting intellectual knowledge, such as that found in books.

Synonyms
cultivated educated learned
Antonyms
ignorant simple uncultivated
3 Definition

(often in combination) Equipped with intelligent behaviour (digital/computer technology).

Example Sentences
  • smart bomb
4 Definition

Good-looking; well dressed; fine; fashionable.

Synonyms
attractive chic dapper handsome stylish
Antonyms
garish outré tacky
Example Sentences
  • You look smart in that business suit.
5 Definition

Cleverly shrewd and humorous in a way that may be rude and disrespectful.

Synonyms
silly
Example Sentences
  • Don't get smart with me!
6 Definition

Sudden and intense.

7 Definition

Causing sharp pain; stinging.

8 Definition

Sharp; keen; poignant.

Example Sentences
  • a smart pain
9 Definition

(Southern) Intense in feeling; painful. Used usually with the adverb intensifier right.

Example Sentences
  • He raised his voice, and it hurt her feelings right smart.
10 Definition

Efficient; vigorous; brilliant.

11 Definition

Pretentious; showy; spruce.

Example Sentences
  • a smart gown
12 Definition

Brisk; fresh.

Example Sentences
  • a smart breeze