Smartly Meaning in English
word
ˈsmɑɹtɫi
SMART-lee
smˈɑːtli
SMAHT-lee
Definition
In a clever, practical, or efficient way; or dressed in a neat and stylish way.
Usage & Nuances
'Smartly' can refer to both clever action ('She answered smartly') and neat appearance ('dressed smartly'). In American English, it is less common and more often means 'neatly dressed.' In British English, both meanings are used. Avoid confusing with 'smart' meaning 'technology-enabled.' Common phrases: 'dress smartly', 'reply smartly.'
Spanish: inteligentemente - elegantementePortuguese (BR): inteligentemente - elegantementePortuguese (PT): inteligentemente - elegantementeChinese (Simplified): 聪明地 - 衣着讲究地Chinese (Traditional): 聰明地 - 衣著講究地Hindi: स्मार्ट तरीके से - चालाकी से - अच्छे कपड़ों मेंArabic: بذكاء - بأناقةBengali: বুদ্ধিমত্তার সাথে - পরিপাটি করেRussian: умно - элегантноJapanese: 賢く - きちんとVietnamese: một cách thông minh - một cách lịch sựKorean: 영리하게 - 단정하게Turkish: akıllıca - şık bir şekildeUrdu: سمجھداری سے - نفاست سےIndonesian: dengan cerdas - dengan rapi
Example Sentences
He always dresses smartly for work.
basic
Please answer the question smartly.
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She packed her bag smartly and left on time.
basic
You have to dress smartly for the interview—first impressions matter.
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She handled the situation smartly and avoided any trouble.
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Let’s plan this smartly so we don’t waste any time.
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