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Meaning of smart
having or showing a natural ability to learn, understand, and adapt quickly
Etymology of smart
The word "smart" originated in the 15th century from the Old English word "smært" meaning "pain" or "cut", and later developed to mean "sharp" or "cutting" in the 16th century
The modern sense of "intelligent" or "clever" emerged in the 19th century, influenced by the idea of being sharp-witted or mentally acute
Synonyms
intelligent
clever
astute
shrewd
wise
discerning
perceptive
ingenious
resourceful
quick-witted
brilliant
gifted
talented
skilled
adept
proficient
knowledgeable
informed
erudite
sophisticated
cultured
refined
sharp
keen
alert
vigilant
observant
insightful
intuitive
innovative
creative
imaginative
inventive
cunning
crafty
sly
artful
cleverly
ingenious
sharp-witted
Definitions
- Having or showing a natural ability to learn, understand, and adapt quickly
- * Having or showing a quick and inventive verbal mind
- * Fashionably attractive or impressive
Usage Examples
- She's a smart girl who always gets good grades
- * He's smart enough to figure out how to fix the machine
- * The company is looking for smart and innovative solutions to the problem
Antonyms
foolish
stupid
idiotic
silly
ridiculous
absurd
irrational
illogical
senseless
mindless
brainless
dim-witted
slow-witted
obtuse
dull
unintelligent
unwise
imprudent
reckless
careless
thoughtless
inane
vacuous
empty-headed
featherbrained
scatterbrained