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Definition of brainy

brainy

/ˈbreɪ.ni/
brain · y
Adverb:brainily
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1

Having or showing high intelligence and academic ability; clever.

Example

"The brainy teenager easily solved the complex calculus problem ahead of the rest of the class."

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braise
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century by adding the adjectival suffix -y to the noun brain, which derives from Old English brægen.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brainy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brainy
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