smartly
adverb/ˈsmɑrtli/
Frequency rank: #13,982 most common English word
Meaning
in a neat, stylish, and well-dressed manner; or quickly and briskly.
Example sentence
She dressed smartly for the job interview, wearing a pressed suit and polished shoes.
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