to be a source of sharp, local, and usually superficial pain, as a wound.

to be the cause of a sharp, stinging pain, as an irritating application, a blow, etc.

to feel a sharp, stinging pain, as in a wound.

to suffer keenly from wounded feelings

She smarted under their criticism.

to feel shame or remorse or to suffer in punishment or in return for something.

to cause a sharp pain to or in.

quick or prompt in action, as persons.

having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability

a smart student.

shrewd or sharp, as a person in dealing with others or as in business dealings

a smart businessman.

clever, witty, or readily effective, as a speaker, speech, rejoinder, etc.

dashingly or impressively neat or trim in appearance, as persons, dress, etc.

socially elegant; sophisticated or fashionable

the smart crowd.

saucy; pert

smart remarks.

sharply brisk, vigorous, or active

to walk with smart steps.

sharply severe, as a blow, stroke, etc.

sharp or keen

a smart pain.

Informal . equipped with, using, or containing electronic control devices, as computer systems, microprocessors, or missiles

a smart phone; a smart copier.

Computers . intelligent ( def. 4 ) .

Older Use . considerable; fairly large.

in a smart manner; smartly.

a sharp local pain, usually superficial, as from a wound, blow, or sting.

keen mental suffering, as from wounded feelings, affliction, grievous loss, etc.

smarts, Slang . intelligence; common sense

He never had the smarts to use his opportunities.

adjective

dull , stupid , unintelligent , dowdy , old , unfashionable , unstylish , worn , apathetic , lethargic , slow , inapt , tawdry

verb

assuage , help , soothe

adjective

acute , adept , agile , alert , apt , astute , bold , brainy * , bright , brilliant , brisk , canny , clever , crafty , effective , eggheaded , fresh , genius , good , impertinent , ingenious , keen , knowing , long-haired , nervy , nimble , on the ball * , pert , pointed , quick , quick-witted , ready , resourceful , sassy , sharp , shrewd , skull , slick * , whiz * , wise , chic , dapper , dashing , dressed to kill , elegant , exclusive , fine , fly * , in fashion , last word * , latest thing * , modish , natty , neat , snappy , spruce , swank , trendy , trim , well turned-out , with it * , active , brazen , cracking , energetic , forward , jaunty , saucy , scintillating , spanking , spirited , sprightly , vigorous , intelligent , sharp-witted , sparkling , witty , assuming , assumptive , audacious , boldfaced , brash , cheeky , contumelious , familiar , insolent , malapert , overconfident , presuming , presumptuous , pushy , cagey , perspicacious , slick , la mode , mod , posh , stylish , swanky , trig , adroit , fashionable , forcible , gifted , intense , lively , poignant , precocious , pretentious , pungent , rakish , smacking , talented

verb

ache , be painful , bite , burn , prick , prickle , sting , suffer , throb , tingle , active , acute , alert , astute , bright , brilliant , brisk , canny , chic , clever , dapper , elegant , energetic , fashionable , hurt , impertinent , insolent , intelligent , knowing , lively , natty , neat , pain , posh , precocious , pungent , quick , resh , resourceful , sassy , sharp , shrewd , slick , smarten , smug , spirited , sporty , spruce , stylish , swanky , trendy , vigorous , wily , wise , witty

noun

ache , pang , prick , prickle , soreness , stab , sting , stitch , throe , twinge , brain , brainpower , intellect , mentality , mind , sense , understanding , wit