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Definition of smashing

smashing

/ˈsmæʃ.ɪŋ/
smash · ing
Adverb:smashingly
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Plural:smashings
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smashing Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

British Informally, wonderful, excellent, or very impressive.

Example

"The community theater group put on a smashing performance of the classic play."

2

Violently breaking, crushing, or overwhelming in force or effect.

Example

"The challenger delivered a smashing blow that ended the boxing match in the third round."

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• interjection

1

British Used informally to express enthusiastic approval, delight, or agreement.

Example

""I managed to book tickets for the Friday evening concert." "Smashing!""

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• noun

1

The act or sound of violently breaking or shattering something into pieces.

Example

"The sudden smashing of glass alerted the night watchman to the break-in."

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• Rhymes for smashing

• Nearby Words

smashable
smashed
smasher
smashing
smashingly
smashup
smattering

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