1
: making one smart : causing a sharp stinging
2
: marked by often sharp forceful activity or vigorous strength - a smart pull of the starter cord
b
: rude or impolite in a bold and disrespectful way : pert
6 a
: neat, trim - soldiers in smart uniforms
b
: stylish or elegant in dress or appearance
c (1)
: appealing to sophisticated tastes
(2)
: characteristic of or patronized by fashionable society
7 a
: being a guided missile - a laser-guided smart bomb
b
: operating by automation
c
: using a built-in microprocessor for automatic operation, for processing of data, or for achieving greater versatility - By now we're familiar with smart electricity grids, those IT-enhanced networks that generate and distribute power locally …
- —Robert Visscher
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smartly
adverb
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smartness
noun