noun

smartness

Smartness (noun) means the quality of being intelligent. Example: “Her smartness impressed everyone on the panel.”

noun

The quality of being intelligent.

"Her smartness impressed everyone on the panel."

The quality of looking neat or fashionable.

"The smartness of his uniform earned him a compliment."

How to use smartness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing clever, or looking neat and well put together.

Word forms

smartnesses plural

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Etymology

From Middle English smartnesse, smertnesse, equivalent to smart + -ness. Cognate with Middle Dutch smartenisse (“pain, injury, insult, scorn, agony”).

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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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.

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