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Definition of Smartly
1. Adverb. In a clever manner. "A smartly managed business"
2. Adverb. With vigor; in a vigorous manner. "He defended his ideas vigorously"
3. Adverb. In a stylish manner. "He was smartly dressed"
Definition of Smartly
1. adv. In a smart manner.
Definition of Smartly
1. Adverb. In a smart manner. ¹
2. Adverb. quickly ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Smartly
1. in a smart manner [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Smartly
Literary usage of Smartly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Monthly Review by Ralph Griffiths (1799)
"... they require from those who are honoured with their patronage, said smartly, "
If he had consulted me, I could have told him still more of the matter. ..."
2. The Code of Health and Longevity: Or, A General View of the Rules and by John Sinclair (1818)
"Indeed, there is not ii better rule, than to have both the arms and legs smartly
rubbed with a flesh-brush, before you go to bed, and when you rise in the ..."
3. The Friends' Library: Comprising Journals, Doctrinal Treatises, & Other by William Evans, Thomas Evans, Edith R. Hall (1843)
"... which they did so smartly, that the informers being present, not suspecting
any such sudden danger, were of necessity called to the bar and arraigned; ..."
4. The Autobiography and Correspondence of Mary Granville, Mrs. Delany: With by Delany (Mary) (1861)
"The ball began at nine, and I left them smartly engaged at the hour of twelve;
Lady Dysart was obliged to go between ten and eleven to her surly ill-bred ..."
5. The Autobiography and Correspondence of Mary Granville, Mrs. Delany: With by Delany (Mary) (1861)
"The ball began at nine, and I left them smartly engaged at the hour of twelve;
Lady Dysart was obliged to go between ten and eleven to her surly ill-bred ..."
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