verbπShareTo hurt or sting."After being hit with a pitch, the batter exclaimed "Ouch, my arm smarts!""sensationbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause a smart or sting in."The bee's stinger smartly the boy's finger. "sensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feel a pungent pain of mind; to feel sharp pain or grief; be punished severely; to feel the sting of evil."He was smarting from the criticism of his teacher. "mindsensationsufferingemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareExhibiting social ability or cleverness."My sister is very smart; she always finds clever ways to help others in class. "characterhumanabilitymindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareExhibiting intellectual knowledge, such as that found in books."My brother is very smart; he always gets the highest marks in school because he reads a lot of books. "mindcharacterqualityabilityeducationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(often in combination) Equipped with intelligent behaviour (digital/computer technology)."smart bomb"technologyelectronicscomputinginternetmachinedeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareGood-looking; well dressed; fine; fashionable."You look smart in that business suit."appearancestyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareCleverly shrewd and humorous in a way that may be rude and disrespectful."My little brother was incredibly smart, making fun of my haircut in a rude but funny way. "characterattitudehumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSudden and intense."The sudden, smart pain in her head made her dizzy. "sensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareCausing sharp pain; stinging."The bee sting was very smart, causing immediate pain. "sensationbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSharp; keen; poignant."a smart pain"abilitycharactermindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(Southern) Intense in feeling; painful. Used usually with the adverb intensifier right."He raised his voice, and it hurt her feelings right smart."sensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareEfficient; vigorous; brilliant."The student's smart work habits allowed her to finish the project ahead of schedule. "characterabilitymindpersoneducationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePretentious; showy; spruce."a smart gown"appearancestyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBrisk; fresh."a smart breeze"weatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sharp, quick, lively pain; a sting."The bee sting caused a sharp smart. "sensationbodymedicineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMental pain or suffering; grief; affliction."The loss of her grandfather brought her a great deal of smart. "sufferingemotionmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSmart-money."The smart money is on Sarah winning the science fair; she's been studying incredibly hard. "businessfinanceeconomyassetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dandy; one who is smart in dress; one who is brisk, vivacious, or clever."The new smart at school, known for his sharp suits and quick wit, easily impressed the teachers and classmates. "appearancepersonstylecharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading