Smashing: meaning, definitions and examples
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smashing
[ ˈsmæʃɪŋ ]
describing something impressive
Impressively good, great, or excellent. Used to describe something that is particularly impressive or outstanding.
Synonyms
excellent, fantastic, impressive, outstanding, superb
Examples of usage
- The new movie received smashing reviews from critics.
- She did a smashing job on her presentation.
- The team had a smashing victory in the championship.
describing breaking or shattering something forcefully
To break or shatter something violently and forcefully into pieces.
Synonyms
break, crush, destroy, shatter, wreck
Examples of usage
- He was so angry that he started smashing dishes in the kitchen.
- The vandals smashed the windows of the abandoned building.
- She accidentally smashed her phone screen by dropping it.
Translations
Translations of the word "smashing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 esmagando
🇮🇳 तोड़फोड़
🇩🇪 zertrümmernd
🇮🇩 menghancurkan
🇺🇦 розбивання
🇵🇱 miażdżący
🇯🇵 粉砕する
🇫🇷 écrasant
🇪🇸 aplastante
🇹🇷 ezici
🇰🇷 박살내는
🇸🇦 تحطيم
🇨🇿 drcení
🇸🇰 rozbíjanie
🇨🇳 粉碎
🇸🇮 razbijanje
🇮🇸 mölun
🇰🇿 ұсақтау
🇬🇪 შლევა
🇦🇿 əzmək
🇲🇽 aplastante
Word origin
The word 'smashing' originated from the verb 'smash', which has been in use since the 14th century. It is derived from the Middle English word 'smaschen', meaning to crush or shatter. Over time, the adjectival form 'smashing' developed to describe something impressive or excellent. The term became popular in British English, particularly in the early 20th century, and has since been used to convey a sense of admiration or approval.
See also: smashed.