1
as in elegant
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
dressed in their smart new uniforms, the cadets proudly paraded around the grounds of the military school
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
boutiques specializing in smart clothes for cosmopolitan women
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in witty
given to or marked by mature intelligent humor
something one sees so rarely on TV: a smart sitcom
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
just joked and made smart comments during the ceremony
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in intelligent
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
a smart investment that has really paid off
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in clever
having or showing quickness of mind
a smart child who will do well in school
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
as in sophisticated
having a wide and refined knowledge of the world especially from personal experience
a novelist who got much of the material for his works by hanging out with the smart set
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in tingle
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
the toddler was whining over the smart from the cut
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in sense
smarts plural
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
she had the smarts to start college at age 16, but perhaps not the emotional maturity
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in smartly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Try This Instead
Try This InsteadFor
Try This
smart people
a smart move
smart phones
a smart girl
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of smart
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
Hunter, a heritage British brand, brings its knowledge of smart, durable outdoor gear to a classic bomber jacket.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
With no interest in teaching the subject, Griffin instead uses class time and his students' smarts to plot against his academic rival and the superintendent, among others.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
Still smarting from being deposed, Maliki is constantly working to undermine Abadi and advance his anti-American and pro-Iranian agenda.
—Emma Sky, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2017
cleveland, 24 Sep. 2022
The stand has a sleek design made from thin but sturdy fiberglass, pieced together in a smart-looking Z-shape.
—Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Apr. 2022
See all Example Sentences for smart 
Adjective
Sometimes, during your weekly home reset, the easy way out is not always the smartest route.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
Hunter, a heritage British brand, brings its knowledge of smart, durable outdoor gear to a classic bomber jacket.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
The speaker blends vintage looks with innovative smarts, including the ability to use Google Assistant and Alexa interchangeably for all sorts of tasks.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
With no interest in teaching the subject, Griffin instead uses class time and his students' smarts to plot against his academic rival and the superintendent, among others.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
The Raiders were heavy underdogs on the road against the Baltimore Ravens, who were smarting from a near-miss in the season's kickoff game.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
Still smarting from being deposed, Maliki is constantly working to undermine Abadi and advance his anti-American and pro-Iranian agenda.
—Emma Sky, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2017
Adverb
Seats can be trimmed in a smart-looking gray wool blend, part of Volvo’s effort to eliminate leather use by 2030.
—cleveland, 24 Sep. 2022
The stand has a sleek design made from thin but sturdy fiberglass, pieced together in a smart-looking Z-shape.
—Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Apr. 2022
See all Example Sentences for smart
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smart
Adjective
-
The duo’s delicate scent is a lovely way to start the day, and feels more elegant than a lot of other shampoo and conditioner fragrances.Allure Editors, Allure, 1 Jan. 2025
-
Delina has a softness to her that’s alluringly elegant without overpowering the wearer.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
One, done, and fabulous — that’s Oprah Winfrey’s latest look in a very stylish nutshell.Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
-
Kenneth: Strong, stylish, and elegant, Kenneth is a thoughtful choice.Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
But even then, some of the talk is witty and instructive, building toward a resolution that, if not happy, feels conciliatory and hard-earned, while true to its characters’ flaws and vanities.Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
-
One reason the collection merits revisiting is Macdonald’s voice, which is both witty and pugnacious, the voice of a gadfly who delighted in mocking conventional pieties and in challenging the status quo.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Pokémon Horizons Netflix Pokémon is the biggest media franchise on the planet, and for good reason — it's got over 1000 cute little creatures to be friends with, some solid themes of friendship and striving to be your best, and strong character work across the franchise.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
-
Eventually, though, this cute succulent will look just like a tiny tree.Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
For businesses in the scientific fields, applications using super intelligent AI will leverage that technology to speed up research and development and create better products.Gene Marks, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
-
The referees have to be intelligent and the first moment was difficult.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Walz’s work relies on manipulating online databases, but, like the work of MSCHF, his most clever projects bleed into the real world.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
-
For port days, there are shore excursions that cater to families, and the rooms have several clever arrangements like a bunk that comes out of the ceiling.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
The industry is facing a technological reckoning, as AI models grow more sophisticated and political landscapes shift in ways that could either protect creators or dismantle their livelihoods further.Virginie Berger, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
-
The modern version of color analysis is, like so many modern versions of so many things, both more sophisticated—color analysis now acknowledges the existence of a wide range of skin tones—and more complicated.Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Unlike other plumpers, this one leaves a slight tingle rather than an overbearing burning sensation- thank goodness!Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 3 Dec. 2024
-
The juicy dark meat is flavored with a traditional sauce packed with garlic, cumin, coriander and brown sugar for an aromatic sweetness that carries a slight licorice tingle from fennel seed.Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 24 May 2024
Articles Related to smart
Thesaurus Entries Near smart
Cite this Entry
“Smart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smart. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share