"Smart" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Having or showing quick or clever thinking; able to learn and understand things quickly and easily. Possessing greater than average mental ability or intelligence.
Smaltite is a silver arsenide mineral with the chemical formula AgAsS2. It is a rare and relatively soft mineral that typically forms in hydrothermal veins or alluvial deposits. Smaltite is often associated with other silver minerals, such as pyrargyrite and polybasite. It is named after the Swedish mineralogist Axel von Smålling.
Smarminess refers to a condescending or self-important behavior, often accompanied by an air of superiority, typically displayed by someone who is overly full of themselves and looks down on others. It can also imply a sly or cunning quality, often with a hint of arrogance.<br><br>Example: "The smarminess of the celebrity's publicist was off-putting, making everyone around feel inferior."<br><br>Synonyms: conceitedness, snootiness, superciliousness, haughtiness, condescension.
A person who speaks in a witty, sarcastic, or condescending way, often in an attempt to appear clever or superior. The term is used to describe someone who makes snide or annoyingly clever remarks, often at the expense of others.
To become or make someone more intelligent, knowledgeable, or perceptive. <br><br>Example: "He's trying to smarten up his students with more challenging assignments."
Having a very high level of intelligence, often used to describe someone with exceptional mental abilities or a high IQ.