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Smartest

Verb / ˈsmɑ:rtʌst / Another word for smartest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having or showing quick intelligence or wit; clever

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

most astute most discerning most sagacious most perspicacious

Informal

brightest sharpest cleverest brainiest

Literary

most keen most quick-witted

Antonyms

dumbest stupidest most foolish least intelligent most ignorant most obtuse

Common collocations

  • smartest person
  • smartest move
  • smartest choice
  • smartest way
  • smartest kid
  • smartest idea
  • smartest answer

Word family

noun smartness
adjective smart
adverb smartly

Usage note

Smartest is the superlative form of the adjective 'smart'. It is commonly used to describe someone or something possessing the highest degree of intelligence or cleverness.

Example sentences

  1. He is the smartest person I know.
  2. She was the smartest girl in the class.
  3. My dog is the smartest dog in the world.
  4. The smartest thing to do is to study for the test.
  5. I think it's smartest to save our money.

Quotes

  • The smartest person in the room is always learning from everyone else in the room.
  • The smartest thing I ever did was to stop trusting people.
  • The smartest person in the world is not the one who knows everything, but the one who knows how to find what he needs when he needs it.

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