Antonyms for smart

Grammar : Adj, verb

Spell : smahrt

Phonetic Transcription : smɑrt

Definition of smart

Origin : Old English smeortan "be painful," from Proto-Germanic *smarta- (cf. Middle Dutch smerten, Dutch smarten, Old High German smerzan, German schmerzen "to pain," originally "to bite"), from PIE *smerd- "pain," an extension of the root *mer- (2) "to rub; to harm" (cf. Greek smerdnos "terrible, dreadful," Sanskrit mardayati "grinds, rubs, crushes," Latin mordere "to bite"). Related: Smarted; smarting.

adj intelligent
adj stylish, fashionable
adj brisk, lively
verb hurt, pain

Example sentences :

And for five years, remembering them, I had been proud of being "smart."
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

In the ordinary business of life the smart man has had his day.
Extract from : « The Call of the Twentieth Century » by David Starr Jordan

The point of the cutlass just passed my hip-bone, and gave me a smart flesh-wound.
Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper

So, you see, Miss, what company your smart challenge will draw together.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

"Kedge is too smart to take it all to himself," commented Mr. Martin.
Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington

There were plenty of smart young fellows as would be glad of the place.
Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens

I flew up-stairs, and made myself as smart as I could in such a hurry.
Extract from : « The Green Satin Gown » by Laura E. Richards

It's a smart man as can plaze the half of 'em, but you'll come to it in time, if you try.
Extract from : « The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys » by Gulielma Zollinger

She sat down slowly, remembering her pretty figure in its smart habit.
Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman

"All right, then, if you're so smart," continued Cousin Egbert.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

Synonyms for smart

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