Smartly: meaning, definitions and examples

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smartly

 

[ หˆsmษ‘rt.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of doing

In a smartly fashion means demonstrating intelligence or cleverness in action or decision-making. It implies doing something with wisdom, skill, or prudence.

Synonyms

cleverly, intelligently, shrewdly, wisely.

Examples of usage

  • She dressed smartly for the job interview.
  • He solved the problem smartly, impressing his colleagues.
  • They smartly navigated through the challenging situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "smartly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inteligentemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคคเฅเคฐเคพเคˆ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช intelligent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara pintar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทัƒะผะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ inteligentnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ณขใ (kashikoku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intelligemment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inteligentemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akฤฑllฤฑca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๋ฆฌํ•˜๊ฒŒ (yeonglihage)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฐูƒุงุก (bidhaka)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inteligentnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ inteligentne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ชๆ˜Žๅœฐ (cลngmรญng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pametno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snjalllega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปะดั‹ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต (aqyldy tรผrde)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“ (chqvianurad)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸฤฑllฤฑ ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inteligentemente

Etymology

The word 'smartly' is derived from the adjective 'smart', which originated from the Middle English word 'smerte', meaning 'pain' or 'sting', stemming from the Old English 'smeortan'. Initially, it conveyed a sense of sharpness or keenness, both in terms of physical sensations and mental acuity. Over time, the meaning shifted, beginning to encompass notions of intelligence, wit, and fashion. By the 19th century, 'smart' had evolved to imply being well-dressed or stylish, which contributed to the adverb 'smartly' being associated with behaving or acting in a dignified and intelligent manner. The transformation reflects cultural shifts toward valuing quick-wittedness, competence, and style in both social and professional contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,376, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.