smartly
pronunciation
How to pronounce smartly in British English:
UK [ˈsmɑːtli]
How to pronounce smartly in American English:
US [ˈsmɑːrtli]
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- Adverb:
- in a clever manner
- with vigor; in a vigorous manner
- in a stylish manner
Word Origin
- smartly (adv.)
- early 13c., "vigorously," from smart (adj.) + -ly (2). Meaning "handsomely" is from 1836.
Example
- 1. Cabin crews are well-trained and smartly turned out in red uniforms .
- 2. She always gets her children up very smartly .
- 3. The sweater is smartly knit up .
- 4. Peabody has played this smartly .
- 5. The trick for investors is to play these markets smartly .