Top synonyms for “smart”: ache, bright, chic, fresh, hurt, impertinent, impudent, overbold, and 23 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
- (verb)be the source of pain
- (adjective)capable of independent and apparently intelligent action“smart weapons”
- (adjective)improperly forward or bold“don't be fresh with me”
- (adjective)showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
- (adjective)elegant and stylish“chic elegance”
- (adjective)quick and brisk“I gave him a smart salute”
- (adjective)characterized by quickness and ease in learning“some children are brighter in one subject than another”
- (adjective)painfully severe“he gave the dog a smart blow”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "smart"?
Common synonyms for "smart" include ache, bright, chic, fresh, hurt, impertinent. Our thesaurus lists 31 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "smart"?
Antonyms for "smart" include stupid. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "smart" mean?
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
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