Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for smart. Search instead for smartw.
Definitions

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“I just had to be smart with my pitches and trust my defense,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The misstep means Apple will "likely be cautious about moving quickly into related areas such as smart glasses", said Wood.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“The earlier you start, the more confident they’ll feel about making smart money decisions later,” Seitz said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Right now, when a Brazilian movie comes to town, the smart bet is to see it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“You’re funny and smart and you bring out the best in people. I’m not crushing or anything. I’m just stating facts.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.