CEFR A1

smarting

adjective

Meaning

Having or showing a quick-witted intelligence; clever.

Examples

She is a very smart student who always gets good grades.
That was a smart idea to bring an umbrella today.

Synonyms: clever, bright, intelligent, shrewd

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smarting (A1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /smɑːrt/

Definition

Having or showing a quick-witted intelligence; clever.

Examples

She is a very smart student who always gets good grades.
That was a smart idea to bring an umbrella today.

How to Use smarting

smart of someone to do something (prepositional phrase): It was a clever or wise action for someone to do that. — "It was smart of you to save money for a rainy day."
smart answer (collocation): A quick, clever, or witty reply. — "The teacher didn't appreciate his smart answer."
smart move (collocation): A clever or strategic action. — "Buying that stock was a very smart move."

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