See the Dictionary Definition 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartened (up)
Verb
-
Its flowy maxi style is versatile and can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026 -
The archetype here isn’t rugged independence so much as nervous deference dressed up as toughness.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
Verb
-
The tiniest requests were dispensed with the utmost care; rooms were primped and fluffed three times a day; special requests for excursions efficiently booked; and dietary preferences noted and recalled with precision.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Smartened (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartened%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
