smartly Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in a clever manner
    cleverly.
    • they were cleverly arranged
    • a smartly managed business
  2. adverb with vigor; in a vigorous manner
    vigorously.
    • he defended his ideas vigorously
  3. adverb in a stylish manner
    sprucely; modishly.
    • He was smartly dressed

WordNet


Smart"ly adverb
Definitions
  1. In a smart manner.

Webster 1913