How can I CHANGE the tone of this SENTENCE? Change the sentence "The SMART STUDENT RECEIVED good GRADES", into a more positive tone and a more negativetone

Clearly, , the
choice of words, sets
the tone of sentences. So, in selecting words to create a more positive
tone,
the writer must consider both the(literal definition) and
the(what meanings are
suggested) of words.

With respect to
the word
smart, for
instance, there are differing denotations such as mentally
quick,
intelligent, clever, shrewd.  Connotations of this word include being capable of
turning
situations to one's advantage and resourceful and clever more than
having high innate mental
capabilities. Therefore, in order to give the
sentence a more positive tone, perhaps the writer
can use what the editor has
noted, and write

The shrewd
and
mentally quick student earned As and Bs.