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smartest

adj.
A1 Beginner US //ˈsmɑɹtəst// UK //smˈɑːtəst// smartest

adj. the most intelligent or clever. It can also describe the most stylish or neat clothing.

adj. the superlative form of 'smart'; indicates the highest degree of intelligence or, in British English, the highest degree of sartorial neatness.


SIMPLE

She is the smartest student in our class.

CONTEXTUAL

He made sure to wear his smartest suit for the final interview to make a good impression.

COMPLEX

The committee chose the smartest candidate, noting that her ability to solve complex problems far exceeded that of the other applicants.

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Superlative form; typically preceded by the definite article 'the'.

Pitfall

the most smartestthe smartestDouble superlatives are incorrect; 'smartest' already includes the meaning of 'most'.

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