smartly

/ˈsmɑrɾli/
/ˈsmɑtli/
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Definitions of smartly
  1. adverb
    in a clever manner
    “a smartly managed business”
    synonyms: cleverly
  2. adverb
    in a stylish manner
    “He was smartly dressed”
    synonyms: modishly, sprucely
  3. adverb
    with vigor; in a vigorous manner
    synonyms: vigorously
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