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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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It teamed up with Paris-listed EssilorLuxottica to design a smart version of Ray-Ban’s Wayfarers, which is one of the bestselling sunglasses styles in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

With Spurs maintaining a strict wage budget, their recruitment must be smart and resourceful whatever division they are in, but it is also important it is in line with the coach's needs and wishes.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Here are three smart ways buyers can take advantage of this newfound leverage.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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