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In a smart, clever or intelligent manner
“Perhaps the Students' Council will smartly suggest that each project be voted on separately and save students from making an all-or-nothing decision.”
(of one's appearance) In a dashing or smart manner
“Interview panel members usually dress smartly for the occasion as a mark of respect for the candidates.”
In a prompt manner
“We will need to ask our cab driver to travel at a smart speed so that we can get to our destination on time.”
Without difficulty or effort
Most appropriately or usefully
(of dwellings, establishments or events) Adverb for fashionably or stylishly decorated
“I have made reservations at a smart Italian restaurant for our upcoming anniversary.”
Adverb for bitingly or humorously intelligent in nature
“Hitchens would regularly offer smart retorts in response to arguments he deemed less than rational.”
Adverb for showing sound judgment
“He is where he is today because of the smart decisions he made during his youth.”
(rare) Adverb for forceful in nature
“I received a smart whack to my face after walking straight into a pole.”
(rare) Adverb for having a refined knowledge of the world
“They considered themselves to be among a select and smart group of individuals who had traveled the world.”
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