smartest
/ˈsmɑːrtɪst/
Definition

Definition of smartest - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
intelligencehaving the highest level of intelligence or cleverness
  • She is the smartest student in the class.
brightest
2.
styleUKbeing the most stylish or fashionableUK
  • He wore the smartest suit at the party.
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very intelligent person
She is the smartest cookie in our class.

Origin of smartest

Old English, smeortan (to hurt)

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competition
contest to determine the smartest person or team

Examples of smartest in a sentence

  • In the group, he was the smartest thinker.
  • She was the smartest dressed at the gala.
  • His outfit was the smartest in the room.

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  1. French:le plus intelligent, le plus chic, ...
  2. German:klügste, schick, ...
  3. Italian:più intelligente, più elegante, ...
  4. Spanish:más inteligente, elegante, ...
  5. Portuguese:brilhante, mais elegante, ...
  6. Chinese:最聪明的, 最时髦的, ...
  7. Japanese:最も賢い, 最もおしゃれな, ...
  8. Arabic:الأَذْكَى, الأَكثَر أَناقَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַכִּי חָכָם, אֵלֶגַנְטִי, ...
  10. Russian:самый умный, самый стильный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:найрозумніший, найстильніший, ...
  12. Hindi:सबसे बुद्धिमान, सबसे सजीला, ...
smart
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Definition of smart - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
intelligentshowing intelligence or quick thinking
  • She is a smart student who excels in math.
bright clever intelligent
2.
stylishUKneat and well-dressedUK
  • He looked very smart in his new suit..
chic fashionable stylish
3.
technologyequipped with advanced technology
  • The smart phone has many useful features.
advanced innovative intelligent
4.
painfulcausing a sharp stinging pain
  • The smart slap left a red mark.

Noun

1.
intelligencesharp, quick intelligence
  • Her smart was evident in her quick problem-solving skills..
brainpower intellect
2.
fashionDatedUKfashionable and stylish personDatedUK
  • He was known as the smart of the group.
dandy fashionista trendsetter

Verb

1.
emotional hurtintr.UKfeel pain or distress, especially from something bad happeningintr.UK
  • He smarted after hearing the harsh criticism.
ache hurt suffer
2.
sharp stingtr.UKcause a stinging paintr.UK
  • The slap smarted his cheek.
burn prickle sting
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appear neat and stylish
He always tries to look smart for meetings.
person who annoys others by acting like they know everything
Don't be such a smart alec in class.
someone who speaks in a rude or disrespectful way
He got in trouble for being a smart mouth in class.
individual who makes sarcastic remarks
The smart aleck couldn't resist a snide comment.
very intelligent or quick-witted
She solved the puzzle quickly, proving she's smart as a whip.
person who is clever and quick to understand
She figured out the puzzle in no time, she's a smart cookie.

Origin of smart

Old English, smeortan (to hurt)

Examples of smart in a sentence

  • The smart solution saved us time and money.
  • She wore a smart dress to the gala.
  • The students looked smart in their uniforms.
  • The smart TV can connect to the internet.
  • Smart homes are becoming increasingly popular.
  • The cold wind made the cut smart.

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  1. French:intelligent, intelligence, ...
  2. German:kluge, Intelligenz, ...
  3. Italian:intelligente, intelligenza, ...
  4. Spanish:inteligente, inteligencia, ...
  5. Portuguese:inteligente, esperteza, ...
  6. Chinese:聪明的, 智慧, ...
  7. Japanese:賢い, 知性, ...
  8. Arabic:ذَكِيّ, فِطْنَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:חָכָם, חָכְמָה, ...
  10. Russian:умный, ум, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розумний, розум, ...
  12. Hindi:चतुर, बुद्धिमत्ता, ...
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