smartened

Definition of smartenednext
past tense of smarten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartened
brightened
Verb
  • Similar to cherry mocha, Kaeding says a wine brunette will have that dark base that is slightly brightened by a deeper red or copper tint.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The policy brightened hopes among borrowers eager for lower payments.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Smartened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartened. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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