Brainy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹeɪni/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Brainy is an adjective meaning (informal) Very intellectually capable.
Meaning
(informal) Very intellectually capable.
More Meanings
- (rare) Of or relating to the brain.
Example Sentences
She's brainy as well as pretty.
You shal vnderstande that there springeth of the brayny substaunce of his for*most Ventrikles, two senewes, […]
The two white threads, which in reuniting have ſtill left ſome ſpace between them, incloſe five little bags, which are the brainy ſubſtance, and the ſpinal marrow, which goes through to its extremity.
If the fish is a large one, say, over three pounds, you must break open the skull from the inside to dig out the white brainy substance, filling the cavity with cotton wadding well mixed with saltpetre, powdered fine.
Word Forms
- brainier
- brainiest
Synonyms for brainy
Depending on context, synonyms include clever, smart, astute, bright, brilliant, educated.
Antonyms for brainy
Common opposites include half-brained, brainless, addlebrained, addlepated, airheaded, bee-brained.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intelligent, brilliant, clever, bright, smart, intellectual.
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