brainy

adjective

ˈbrā-nē How to pronounce brainy (audio)
Definition of brainynext
as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind a brainy student who didn't fit in socially

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Recent Examples of brainy Reese Witherspoon, who originated the role of the brainy blonde in the 2001 feature and its 2003 sequel, serves as an executive producer. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Nio Russell is a vocal standout as Joanne, the brainy but long-suffering girlfriend of the promiscuous and self-absorbed performance artist Maureen, played with endearing confidence by Michael Amira Temple. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026 But artists are often great at subverting expectations, and the Renaissance Society, a beloved arts venue at the University of Chicago known for its brainy exhibitions, has for several years now invited artists to direct its annual benefit, known around town as the RenBen. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026 He gets reacquainted 15 years later with his Sword of Power along with childhood chum Teela (Camila Mendes), who’s brainier and brawnier than the majority of the guys, and his former Man-at-Arms Duncan (Idris Elba), the former protector of Adam’s family. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for brainy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainy
  1. intelligent
  2. clever
  3. smart
  4. quick
  5. brilliant
  6. fast
Adjective
  • The robot staff behind the scenes Pudu's FlashBot will run an intelligent vending system, allowing guests to order drink deliveries by smartphone.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • His after-game interviews were always intelligent and sometimes humorous.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of intelligent
Adjective
  • See, for me, naming a snowplow isn’t just about clever wordplay.
    — Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 2 July 2026
  • Later in the day, your mind finds a clever solution, a useful contact or a whole new point of view.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of clever
Adjective
  • Like its existing Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley smart glasses lines, the new designs are developed with EssilorLuxxottica — the group that also owns Prada eyewear, rumored to be Meta’s next collaborator.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 7 July 2026
  • Recreating the look is easy at Quince, where smart trousers and shirts are available in similar colors and materials that channel the same laid-back aesthetic.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley There may still be questions about whether the romance between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley was genuine, and their secret, quick-turn overseas wedding didn't help matters.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • But upon closer inspection Mbiya appears significantly leaner and quicker.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of quick
Adjective
  • The Colombia margin would have been larger but for the brilliant play of Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi, who twice came up with two-handed saves to prevent goals.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • The winner of 28 Grammys, Jones was a music producer, band leader, composer, arranger, television producer, music executive, conductor, trumpet player, civil rights activist, philanthropist and all-around brilliant person.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
Definition of brilliant
Adjective
  • The iconic fast food company has grown beyond its California roots in recent years, opening locations in Colorado, Texas, Idaho, and as far east as Tennessee.
    — James Powel, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • From climate change to drug discovery, quantum computing is expected to be solve problems at a pace where even the fastest supercomputers appear to be slow-moving snails.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Definition of fast

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