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in a way that reflects intelligence, or creativity
- The team smartly adjusted their strategy after noticing the opponent's weakness.
- She smartly handled the unexpected question during the interview.
- He smartly solved the puzzle faster than anyone else.
- The designer smartly used colors that appeal to a younger audience.
- They smartly avoided delays by preparing all documents in advance.
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in a neat, tidy, and stylish manner
- He was smartly dressed for the formal event.
- The employees wore smartly pressed uniforms every day.
- She arranged the table smartly for the dinner party.
- His hair was smartly cut and combed before the meeting.
- The café was smartly decorated with modern art and elegant furniture.
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in a quick or brisk way
- We marched smartly into the hall at the start of the ceremony.
- She smartly finished her chores before heading out.
- The waiter moved smartly around the crowded restaurant.
- He smartly completed the assignment ahead of the deadline.
- The children smartly lined up for their afternoon activity.
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in a sharp, spirited, or cheeky manner
- When asked to be quiet, she retorted smartly, "I'll stop when you do."
- He answered the teacher's question smartly, showing his confidence.
- She smartly replied to the criticism with a witty comment.
- The child spoke smartly, trying to defend his point of view.
- They smartly joked with each other during the meeting.
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in a sharp or stinging way, often referring to pain
- My hand smartly burned after touching the hot pan.
- The cold wind smartly stung her cheeks as she walked outside.
- He felt his ankle smartly twist when he tripped.
- The cut on his finger smartly throbbed after the injury.
- The bee sting smartly hurt for several minutes.
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in an intelligent and automated manner, often controlled by technology
- The system smartly adjusts the temperature based on the weather.
- Software can smartly organize data for better analysis.
- The app smartly suggests restaurants based on your preferences.
- The smart home devices smartly manage lighting and security.
- Their new software smartly handles customer requests 24/7.