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smart

[smahrt] / smɑrt /
ADJECTIVE
intelligent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agile astute bold brainy bright brilliant canny crafty good nimble quick resourceful sharp shrewd slick wise
STRONG
acute adept alert brisk genius keen knowing pointed ready skull whiz
WEAK
apt clever effective eggheaded fresh impertinent ingenious long-haired nervy on the ball pert quick-witted sassy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dull foolish ignorant naive slow stupid unaware unclever unintelligent
STRONG
obtuse unskilled
ADJECTIVE
stylish, fashionable
Synonyms
STRONG
chic dashing elegant exclusive fine spruce swank trim
WEAK
dapper dressed to kill fly in fashion last word latest thing modish natty neat snappy trendy well-turned-out with it
Antonyms
STRONG
unkempt unstylish
WEAK
dowdy old unfashionable worn
ADJECTIVE
brisk, lively
Synonyms
STRONGEST
active bold energetic good quick
STRONG
brazen cracking forward scintillating spanking spirited
WEAK
jaunty nervy pert saucy sprightly vigorous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
idle inactive lazy quiet slow sluggish
WEAK
apathetic dull lethargic
VERB
hurt, pain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ache throb
STRONG
bite burn prick prickle sting suffer tingle
WEAK
be painful
Antonyms
STRONG
aid help
WEAK
assuage soothe

Example Sentences

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Neville is smart enough as a documentarian to leave out platitudes, but also to let access to Michaels’ Maine retreat be a vibe rather than some knockout reveal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“You’re smart, Abby, but you’re not your father,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

To beat the market, Bessembinder said that it’s not enough for investors to be smart or have skill.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Partey wore dark grey trousers, a black jumper over a white shirt, and smart black shoes to the court.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“Some kids are smart enough to know the future’s the only choice!”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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