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smart

smart

Meaning of smart

English

neat and stylish, suitable for a special occasion

Deutsch

Schön und gepflegt gekleidet oder passend für ein Fest.

smart

Pronunciation

British English
/smɑːt/
American English — dressy
/ˈdresi/

smart with German translation

smart usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Wear something dressy for the party.

Zieh etwas Schickes für die Party an.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

She's wearing a dressy blouse.

Sie trägt eine schicke Bluse.

smart synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between smart / dressy / dressed up / fancy / elegant / formal

dressy
🇬🇧English

American: fancy, suitable for a party or special occasion.

rare word

ENIs this dress too dressy for work?

D
🇬🇧English
dressed up

Wearing nice clothes for an occasion; describes people.

often

ENWhy are you all dressed up today?

F
🇬🇧English
fancy

Elaborate or expensive-looking; often about places, clothes, events.

very often

ENWe had dinner at a fancy restaurant.

E
🇬🇧English
elegant

Graceful and stylish, not necessarily for a celebration.

often

ENShe looks elegant in that black coat.

F
🇬🇧English
formal

Following strict rules of dress: suits, evening gowns.

very often

ENThe dinner is formal, so wear a suit.

Advanced: broader words (2)
N
🇬🇧English
neat

Tidy and clean, but not necessarily dressed up.

often

ENHis room is always neat.

F
🇬🇧English
festive

About holiday mood or decorations.

often

ENThe streets look festive in December.

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smart meaning: what does it mean?

neat and stylish, suitable for a special occasion

smart pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

smart is pronounced as /smɑːt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

smart definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Zieh etwas Schickes für die Party an. Translation: Wear something dressy for the party.

Is smart part of Clothing and Footwear vocabulary?

Yes, smart can be learned in the Clothing and Footwear topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is smart part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, smart can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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