"Smarter" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Having a higher intellect or intelligence than average; able to learn, understand, and apply information quickly and effectively.
She is smarter than him in solving math problems.
He's doing better than I thought - that was a smarter idea.
We thought we were experienced, but it turned out we were not smarter than the company's employees.
She came up with a smarter solution to the problem after some time.
The new team member has proved itself to be a smarter choice for the project.
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.
Having or showing quick or clever thinking; able to learn and understand things quickly and easily. Possessing greater than average mental ability or intelligence.
a sarcastic or arrogant person, often in an endearing but also slightly annoying way. Someone who constantly gives the impression that they're cleverer or more witty than others.
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.
The state or quality of being intelligent, clever, or cleverness. It refers to the mental sharpness and ability to learn, understand, and be sensitive to what is happening around you.
A portable electronic device that integrates common computer and phone functions into one unit, typically with a touchscreen interface and a high-resolution display, allowing users to send texts, make phone calls, access the internet, take photos, and play games, among other features.
A smartphone is a handheld, all-in-one communication and entertainment device that offers the functionality of a computer, camera, audio player, and internet access.