# smartest

/ˈsmɑɹtəst/ (US) · /smˈɑːtəst/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/smartest
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

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

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

## Examples

- She is the smartest student in our class.
- He made sure to wear his smartest suit for the final interview to make a good impression.
- The committee chose the smartest candidate, noting that her ability to solve complex problems far exceeded that of the other applicants.

## Pitfalls

- Not "the most smartest" but "the smartest" — Double superlatives are incorrect; 'smartest' already includes the meaning of 'most'.

## Usage notes

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

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