Word Image
plural: smarts
Part Of Speech
noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Word Meaning
noun: a smarting pain
verb: to cause or feel a sharp stinging pain; to feel mental distress (as regret, resentment, or embarrassment)
adjective: causing a sharp stinging sensation; mentally alert, witty, or clever; stylish or elegant in dress or appearance; operating by automation
adverb: in a smart manner
Word Family
smarter
smartest
smarted
smarting
smartly
smartness
outsmart
smarten
smartphone
Sentences
The toddler was crying over the smart from the cut.
Her eyes were smarting from the smoke.
Poodles are said to be smart dogs.
Derek is the smartest person I’ve ever met.
Play it smart during the interview and you’ll get the job.
He was smartly dressed in a suit and tie for the job interview.
She had the smarts to start college at age 16.
My smartphone is getting slow and may need to be replaced.
She’s a very smart student and always gets good grades.
The thief smartly avoided the security cameras and made off with the jewels.
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