It seems that they have only just worked this out. Certainly lots of people are talking about it.
In my mind, the opposite of smart is stupid.
Now, I know that most of these people don't think this. But they must be bit slow to think that I think of it in the same way as they do. Here is a definition from Wikitionary. Strangely their version of smart does not seem to form part of the English language.
smart
Definitions from Wiktionary, a free dictionary
English
Etymology
From Old English smeortan, from West Germanic *smertan, whence also Old High German smerzan.
Pronunciation
- enPR: smärt
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- Rhymes: -ɑː(r)t
Adjective
smart (comparative smarter, superlative smartest)
Positive |
- exhibiting social ability or cleverness
- exhibiting intellectual knowledge, such as that found in books
- good-looking, as a smart outfit
- cleverly humorous, in a way that is rude and disrespectful however; wise guy.
- He became tired of his daughter's sarcasm and smart remarks.
Antonyms
- (exhibiting social ability): backward, boorish, dull, inept
- (exhibiting intellectual knowledge): ignorant, uncultivated, simple
- (good-looking): garish, outré, tacky
Synonyms
- (exhibiting social ability): bright, capable, sophisticated, witty
- (exhibiting intellectual knowledge): cultivated, educated, learned
- (good-looking): attractive, chic, stylish, handsome
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