What does smartly mean?
Smartly means With a fine or fashionable appearance..
Smartly
/ˈsmɑː(ɹ)tli/ · adverb
Meaning
With a fine or fashionable appearance..
Definitions by Sense
- With a fine or fashionable appearance.
- Quickly.
- Intelligently.
Example Sentences
smartly dressed
She wakened in sharp panic, bewildered by the grotesquerie of some half-remembered dream in contrast with the harshness of inclement fact, drowsily realizing that since she had fallen asleep it had come on to rain smartly out of a shrouded sky.
He set smartly off towards the shops […]
Synonyms for smartly
Antonyms for smartly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more smartly
- most smartly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for smartly?
Common synonyms include vigorously, sprucely, modishly, cleverly.
What is the opposite of smartly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use smartly in a sentence?
smartly dressed
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