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smarting
UK
/ˈsmɑːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsmɑrtɪŋ/
UK
/ˈsmɑː.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈsmɑr.tɪŋ/
Uncountable noun meaning a sharp, stinging sensation or emotional hurt.
Definitions
The smarting in his eyes subsided after a few minutes.
UK
/ˈsmɑːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsmɑrtɪŋ/
Smarting is chiefly used as the present-participle adjective of the verb "smart," describing physical or emotional pain.
Translations
He had a smarting wound on his arm.
У него была болезненная рана на руке.
Definitions
After the fall, she was left with a smarting sensation in her knee.
He was still smarting from the harsh criticism he received at the meeting.
Definitions
She is a smart student who always gets top grades in her class.
He wore a smart suit to the interview, making a great first impression.
The smart phone has revolutionized the way we communicate and access information.
She felt a smart pain in her ankle after twisting it.
smarting
Gerund
smarted
Past Simple
smarted
Past Participle
smarting
Gerund
UK
/smɑːt/
US
/smɑrt/
Translations
She smarted at the harsh criticism.
Она ощущала боль от резкой критики.
Additional translations
Definitions
Her eyes smarted from the smoke.
He smarted at the criticism from his boss.
The icy spray smarted his cheeks.
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He felt a smart on his cheek after the slap.
You'll need real smarts to make this startup succeed.
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The sergeant ordered the soldiers to step smart across the yard.