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smarted

 

[ smษ‘rtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The term 'smarted' is the past tense of the verb 'smart,' which means to cause a sharp pain or stinging sensation. This can refer to both physical sensations, such as a small cut or injury, and emotional pain, such as distress or regret. The word often describes a prickling or irritating feeling that can evoke a strong response. In literature, it is commonly used to express feelings of discomfort or anguish that linger beyond the initial cause of pain.

Synonyms

ached, hurt, stung, twinged.

Examples of usage

  • After the bee sting, my arm smarted.
  • He smarted from the criticism he received.
  • The cut on her finger smarted painfully.
  • She smarted at the harsh words spoken to her.

Translations

Translations of the word "smarted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inteligente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klug

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cerdas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทัƒะผะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mฤ…dry

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ญใฎ่‰ฏใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intelligent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inteligente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akฤฑllฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋˜‘๋˜‘ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐูƒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chytrรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ inteligentnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ชๆ˜Ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ inteligenten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snotur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸฤฑllฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inteligente

Etymology

The word 'smart' comes from Middle English 'smert,' which originated from Old English 'smeortan,' meaning 'to sting or to cause pain.' The term has Germanic roots and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages that also convey the idea of sharpness or pain. Over time, the meaning of 'smart' expanded to include not only physical sensations but also emotional feelings of distress. The transitioning of 'smart' from its original physical context to an emotional one showcases the evolution of language as it adapts to human experiences. The use of 'smart' as a verb is documented as far back as the 14th century, indicating its long-standing presence in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,384 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.