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smartly

UK/ˈsmɑː(ɹ)tli/ US/ˈsmɑrtli/ rare

adverb

1.

in a clever manner

  • “they were cleverly arranged”
  • “a smartly managed business”
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2.

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

  • “he defended his ideas vigorously”
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3.

in a stylish manner

  • “He was smartly dressed”
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Origin

From Middle English smertly; equivalent to smart + -ly.

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