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smart

adjective B1
1

akıllı, zeki A1

having or showing a quick-witted intelligence; able to understand and solve problems efficiently

The smart child solved the puzzle in minutes.

  • She gave a smart answer that impressed the professor.
  • Smart people often think before they speak.
  • His smart reasoning helped the team avoid costly mistakes.
  • In academic research, a smart approach can lead to innovative discoveries.
  • smart student · zeki öğrenci She is a smart student who always scores top marks.
  • smart solution · akıllı çözüm The engineers proposed a smart solution to reduce traffic congestion.
  • be smart about sth You need to be smart about managing your time during exams.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: cleverintelligent

opposite: dull

2

şık, moda, tarz sahibi B1

fashionably elegant or stylish in appearance or dress

She chose a smart coat for the winter party.

  • The hotel lobby has a smart design that impresses visitors.
  • His smart shoes matched the suit perfectly.
  • A smart wardrobe can simplify daily dressing decisions.
  • The magazine featured a smart collection of contemporary streetwear.
  • smart outfit · şık kıyafet He arrived at the conference wearing a smart outfit.
  • smart dress code · şık giyim kuralı The restaurant enforces a smart dress code for all guests.
  • look smart in sth She looks smart in her new blazer.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: stylishelegant

3

şiddetli, sert, can yakıcı C2

causing a sharp, stinging pain; feeling a sudden, intense discomfort

The cut left a smart sensation on his finger.

  • She winced because of the smart sting of the insect bite.
  • smart pain · yanıcı ağrı He felt a smart pain in his ankle after the fall.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: painfulsharp

opposite: soothing

smart

verb C1
1

sızlamak, acımak, batmak

to feel a sharp, stinging pain; to experience a sudden physical discomfort

He stubbed his toe and it smarted for a few minutes.

  • The athlete's knee smarted after the intense training session.
  • She felt her eyes smart when she stayed up all night studying.
  • The patient reported that the incision smarted whenever he moved his arm.
  • Despite the medication, the postoperative wound continued to smart, causing concern for the surgeon.
  • smart from the cut · kesikten acı hissetmek His finger still smarted from the cut after a day.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: hurtache

simpler: pain

opposite: relieve

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