smashing

Definition

  • adjective: very good or impressive
  • adjective: that 'smashes'
  • synonyms: good, crushing

Examples

  • ('chiefly Brit') You look 'smashing' in that dress. = That dress looks 'smashing' on you.

  • The play was a 'smashing' success. [=a very great success]

  • I was so mad I felt like 'smashing' his face 'in'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Bryce, it's Lara. I found the temple. Ran into Mr Powell. - Did you get the clock? - No, but I got the first piece. Oh, beautiful, smashing. - Seems I'm level pegging with Mr Powell. - Well, won't he just want to kill you now? No, silly. He needs the piece that I have. (..)
    2001 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider