Smartly Definition & Meaning

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

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