smashing

adjective

smash·​ing ˈsma-shiŋ How to pronounce smashing (audio)
Synonyms of smashingnext
1
: that smashes : crushing
a smashing defeat
2
: extraordinarily impressive or effective
a smashing performance
smashingly
ˈsma-shiŋ-lē How to pronounce smashing (audio)
adverb

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And that was a smashing success. — Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026 Her book was a smashing success, selling half a million copies in its first week. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 21 May 2026 And in that regard, his approach was a smashing success. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026 Doubts cast However, not everyone saw the draft as a smashing success. — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for smashing

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of smashing was in 1825

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“Smashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smashing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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