Synonyms for smart

Other words for “smart”, grouped by meaning.

We found 23 synonyms for “smart”. The most common are smarting, smartness, ache, hurt, astute.

noun a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore

verb be the source of pain

Synonymsache hurt

adjective showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

Oppositesstupid

adjective elegant and stylish

adjective characterized by quickness and ease in learning

Synonymsbright

adjective improperly forward or bold

adjective painfully severe

adjective quick and brisk

Similarfast

adjective capable of independent and apparently intelligent action

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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