smarting
ˈsmɑːtɪŋ
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Definition of smarting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
painfeeling sharp physical pain or discomfort
  • His smarting wound needed immediate attention.
aching throbbing
2.
emotional painfeeling emotional distress or humiliation
  • She was still smarting from the harsh criticism.
aching hurting

Noun

1.
painsensation of sharp, stinging pain
  • After the fall, he felt a smarting in his knee..
ache sting
2.
emotionfeeling of emotional pain or embarrassment
  • He felt a smarting after the harsh criticism.
anguish distress suffering
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Origin of smarting

Old English, smeortan (to feel pain)

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pain
cause a smarting sensation

Examples of smarting in a sentence

  • Her smarting eyes needed some rest.
  • He was still smarting from the public embarrassment.
  • They were smarting after the unexpected defeat.
  • The smarting in his hand was unbearable.
  • She felt a smarting after touching the hot pan.
  • The smarting from the insult lingered for days.

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  1. French:douloureux, douleur vive, ...
  2. German:brennend, Brennen, ...
  3. Italian:dolorante, dolore pungente, ...
  4. Spanish:doloroso, escozor, ...
  5. Portuguese:dolente, ardor, ...
  6. Chinese:剧痛的, 刺痛, ...
  7. Japanese:痛む, 痛み, ...
  8. Arabic:لاذِع, وَخْز, ...
  9. Hebrew:צוֹרֵב, צְרִיבָה, ...
  10. Russian:болящий, жжение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:болючий, біль, ...
  12. Hindi:दर्दनाक, चुभन, ...
smart
smɑrt

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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Expressions with smart

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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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