smartness
12 synonyms and 3 antonyms for smartness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality of being intelligent.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
Comes from Middle English smartnesse, smertnesse, equivalent to smart plus -ness, and is cognate with Middle Dutch smartenisse (“pain, injury, insult, scorn, agony”).
Full origin of smartness →Frequently asked questions
What does “smartness” mean?
The word “smartness” means the quality of being intelligent. In plain terms, being clever, or looking neat and well put together.
How do you use “smartness” in a sentence?
Here is “smartness” used in a sentence: “Her smartness impressed everyone on the panel.”
What part of speech is “smartness”?
“Smartness” is a noun.
How many meanings does “smartness” have?
“Smartness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality of being intelligent.
