English · Adjectives
smart
/smɑːt/
[/smɑːt/]
clever; well-dressed
Beginneradjective
Definition
Intelligent and quick to learn, or neat and stylish in appearance.
Example
He is a smart student who always finds clever solutions to difficult problems.
He is a smart student who always finds clever solutions to difficult problems.
Etymology
From Old English 'smeart' (painful, stinging); senses shifted over time.
How & Where It’s Used
Means clever in American English and also neat or stylish in British English.