smartness

• Nom désignant la qualité d'être intelligent, vif d'esprit ou débrouillard, souvent manifestée par un raisonnement aigu ou de l'humour.

A noun referring to the quality of being intelligent, quick-witted, or clever, often demonstrated through sharp thinking or humor.

indénombrable

1. Sharp, stinging painB2formalmedical

   A type of acute, often localized pain, such as that caused by a wound, burn, or sore.

   Douleur vive et cuisante

   • The smartness of the cut faded after a few minutes.
   • He felt a sudden smartness in his hand after touching the hot pan.
   • The antiseptic caused a brief smartness on the scrape.

   Synonymespangpricksmartsmartingstingtwinge

2. Quick intelligenceB2formal

   The quality of being mentally sharp, quick-witted, and clever.

   Intelligence vive

   • Her smartness in debates is well known among her peers.
   • The student's smartness impressed the entire faculty.
   • He relied on his natural smartness to solve the complex puzzle.

   Synonymesacuityacumenastutenessbrillianceclevernessintelligencequick-wittednesssharpnessshrewdnesswit

   Antonymesdullnessfoolishnessslownessstupidity

3. Fashionable eleganceB1informal

   The quality of being stylish, neat, and well-dressed in a modern way.

   Élégance moderne et soignée

   • Her smartness at the gala was the talk of the evening.
   • He dressed with a certain smartness that turned heads.
   • The collection is known for its effortless smartness and clean lines.

   Synonymeschicdappernesselegancemodishnessnattinessneatnesssharpnesssprucenessstylishnesstrimness

   Antonymesdowdinessshabbinessslovenliness

4. Liveliness and eagernessB2formal

   A state of being brisk, energetic, and keenly enthusiastic.

   vivacité et enthousiasme

   • The puppy's smartness was evident as it bounded around the yard.
   • She approached the new project with remarkable smartness.
   • His smartness in the morning routine set a positive tone for the day.

   Synonymesalacrityanimationbrisknesseagernessenergylivelinesspepsprightlinessvigorvitalityzest

   Antonymesapathylethargylistlessnesssluggishness