bright as a button

adjective

Very intelligent.

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Meanings

adjectivebright as a button (not comparable)
  1. not comparablesimileVery intelligent.

    You needn't plague yourself about her no how, because she's bright as a button, and knows all about what you want and what you don't wan't ^([sic]), as well as a sensible being.

    1868, Sarah Stuart Robbins, Ned's motto, page 42
  2. not comparablesimileVery cheery, energetic and upbeat.

Synonyms & antonyms

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Translations

Finnish terävä kuin partaveitsi
  • terävä kuin partaveitsiintelligent
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Chicago

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