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smashing

/ˈsmæʃɪŋ/

smashing down

smashing up

smashingadjective

more smashing

Comp.

most smashing

Super.

/ˈsmæʃ.ɪŋ/

Translations

formidableFamilier; pour exprimer une appréciation très positive.

She wore a smashing dress to the party that caught everyone's attention.

Elle portait une robe formidable à la fête, qui a attiré l'attention de tout le monde.

Additional translations

superbeSurtout pour l'apparence ou un résultat très réussi.

Definitions

Exceptionally good or impressive.

She wore a smashing dress to the party that caught everyone's attention.

Very successful or excellent.

The concert was a smashing success, with the audience cheering for an encore.

Synonyms

Antonyms

smashingnoun

smashings

/ˈsmæʃɪŋ/

Used as a noun referring to the act of breaking or shattering something.

Translations

brisSens littéraire ou soutenu; action de briser violemment.

The smashing of the window set off the alarm.

Le bris de la fenêtre a déclenché l'alarme.

Definitions

The act of breaking or shattering something violently.

The smashing of the window set off the alarm.

Synonyms

smashinginterjection

Used as an exclamation expressing approval, pleasure or enthusiasm.

Translations

génialFamilier; exclamation d'enthousiasme ou d'approbation.

"Smashing!" he exclaimed when he heard the good news.

« Génial ! » s'est-il exclamé en entendant la bonne nouvelle.

Definitions

An exclamation expressing approval, delight, or enthusiasm.

"Smashing!" he exclaimed when he heard the good news.

Synonyms

smashverb

smashing

Gerund

smashed

Past Simple

smashed

Past Participle

smashing

Gerund

/smæʃ/

Translations

fracasserSens violent : briser en morceaux.

He accidentally smashed the vase when he knocked it off the table.

Il a accidentellement fracassé le vase en le faisant tomber de la table.

frapperAvec une grande force.

The boxer smashed his opponent with a powerful right hook.

Le boxeur a frappé son adversaire avec un puissant crochet du droit.

écraserDéfaite ou destruction totale.

The team smashed their rivals in the championship game.

L’équipe a écrasé ses rivaux lors du match de championnat.

foncerMouvement rapide et violent.

The car smashed through the barrier and skidded to a halt.

La voiture a foncé à travers la barrière et a dérapé jusqu’à s’arrêter.

écraserRéduire en pulpe ou en poudre.

She smashed the garlic cloves with the flat side of the knife.

Elle a écrasé les gousses d’ail avec le plat du couteau.

Definitions

To break into pieces violently or noisily.

He accidentally smashed the vase when he knocked it off the table.

To hit something with great force.

The boxer smashed his opponent with a powerful right hook.

To defeat or destroy completely.

The team smashed their rivals in the championship game.

To move with great speed and force.

The car smashed through the barrier and skidded to a halt.

To crush or grind something into a pulp or powder.

She smashed the garlic cloves with the flat side of the knife.

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Antonyms

smashnoun

Definitions

A violent collision or impact.

The smash of the car against the wall was heard from a distance.

A popular song, movie, or show that is very successful.

The new film became a smash at the box office, breaking several records.

A hard overhead shot in sports like tennis or badminton.

She won the point with a powerful smash that her opponent couldn't return.

A mixed drink or cocktail made with spirits, crushed ice, sugar, and sometimes mint or fruit.

He cooled off with a refreshing bourbon smash.

smashadjective

Definitions

Extremely successful or popular; outstanding (used mainly before a noun).

Her first single was a smash hit across the country.