Enter the word for search

smarting

/ˈsmɑːtɪŋ/

/ˈsmɑrtɪŋ/

smartingnoun

/ˈsmɑː.tɪŋ/

/ˈsmɑr.tɪŋ/

Uncountable noun meaning a sharp, stinging sensation or emotional hurt.

Translations

picotementSensations physiques de brûlure ou de picotement.

The smarting in his eyes subsided after a few minutes.

Le picotement dans ses yeux a diminué après quelques minutes.

Additional translations

amertumeAu sens figuré, pour une blessure morale ou un ressentiment.

Definitions

A sharp, stinging sensation of physical pain, or the feeling of wounded pride.

The smarting in his eyes subsided after a few minutes.

smartinggerund / present participle

/ˈsmɑːtɪŋ/

/ˈsmɑrtɪŋ/

Smarting is chiefly used as the present-participle adjective of the verb "smart," describing physical or emotional pain.

Translations

picotantSe dit d’une douleur vive et irritante.

After the fall, she was left with a smarting sensation in her knee.

Après sa chute, elle a gardé une sensation picotante au genou.

Additional translations

meurtriAu sens figuré, pour une personne blessée dans son orgueil ou vexée.

Definitions

Experiencing a sharp, stinging pain.

After the fall, she was left with a smarting sensation in her knee.

Feeling or showing hurt or resentment.

He was still smarting from the harsh criticism he received at the meeting.

Synonyms

smartadjective

Definitions

Having or showing a quick-witted intelligence.

She is a smart student who always gets top grades in her class.

Neat and stylish in appearance.

He wore a smart suit to the interview, making a great first impression.

Technologically advanced or sophisticated.

The smart phone has revolutionized the way we communicate and access information.

Causing or characterized by a sharp, stinging pain; sharp or severe.

She felt a smart pain in her ankle after twisting it.

smartverb

smarting

Gerund

smarted

Past Simple

smarted

Past Participle

smarting

Gerund

/smɑːt/

/smɑrt/

Translations

piquerSe dit d’une douleur vive, cuisante ou irritante.

Her eyes smarted from the smoke.

Ses yeux piquaient à cause de la fumée.

Additional translations

blesserAu sens figuré : être atteint moralement, se sentir vexé ou meurtri.

Definitions

To feel a sharp, stinging pain.

Her eyes smarted from the smoke.

To feel upset or annoyed, especially because of a perceived slight or criticism.

He smarted at the criticism from his boss.

To cause a sharp, stinging pain to someone or something.

The icy spray smarted his cheeks.

Synonyms

smartnoun

Definitions

A sharp, stinging pain.

He felt a smart on his cheek after the slap.

Informal. Practical intelligence; mental acuity or common sense (usually used in the plural form "smarts").

You'll need real smarts to make this startup succeed.

smartadverb

Definitions

In a quick, brisk, or sharp manner; smartly.

The sergeant ordered the soldiers to step smart across the yard.