noun
smartness
Smartness (noun) means the quality of being intelligent. Example: “Her smartness impressed everyone on the panel.”
noun
1
The quality of being intelligent.
"Her smartness impressed everyone on the panel."
2
The quality of looking neat or fashionable.
"The smartness of his uniform earned him a compliment."
How to use smartness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing clever, or looking neat and well put together.
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Word forms
- Plural
- smartnesses
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English smartnesse, smertnesse, equivalent to smart plus -ness, and is cognate with Middle Dutch smartenisse (“pain, injury, insult, scorn, agony”).
Synonyms
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smart
brightness
chic
chichi
cleverness
smarting
chicness
alacrity
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briskness
modishness
stylishness
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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.
