Meaning & use
smart
Having or showing quick intelligence, cleverness, or good judgment.
See it in a sentence
She made a smart decision by saving part of every paycheck.
He looked smart in his new suit for the job interview.
A note on using this word
In British English smart often means neatly dressed, while in American English it usually means intelligent.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
foolishdull
Another way to use it
2. verb
To feel a sharp, stinging pain, physical or emotional.
The insult still smarted long after the meeting had ended.
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