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smashing

[smash-ing] / ˈsmæʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
breaking
Synonyms
STRONG
collapsing cracking crumbling fracturing shattering splintering splitting tearing
Antonyms
WEAK
enduring strong
ADJECTIVE
grand
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambitious awe-inspiring dignified glorious grandiose imposing large lofty luxurious magnificent marvelous monumental noble opulent palatial splendid stately sumptuous
STRONG
august dynamite elevated fine rich striking super
WEAK
admirable eminent exalted excellent fab first-class first-rate haughty illustrious majestic ostentatious outstanding pompous pretentious regal something else sublime superb terrific unreal very good
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad common humble ignoble insignificant modest ordinary poor small tiny trivial undignified unimportant unimposing unimpressive
WEAK
contemptible inferior low paltry pitiful
ADJECTIVE
grinding
Synonyms
STRONG
crumbling crunching crushing disintegrating eroding granulating grating milling powdering pulverizing rubbing scraping shivering
WEAK
bone-crushing
ADJECTIVE
jarring
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bumpy crushing disconcerting unsettling
STRONG
agitating rough shaking staggering
WEAK
bouncy jerky jiggly jouncy jumpy rocky uneven wiggly wobbly
Antonyms
WEAK
firm smooth steady
ADJECTIVE
magnific
Synonyms
WEAK
admirable ambitious august awe-inspiring dignified dynamite elevated eminent exalted excellent fab fine first-class first-rate glorious grandiose haughty illustrious imposing impressive large lofty luxurious magnificent majestic marvelous monumental noble opulent ostentatious outstanding palatial pompous pretentious regal rich something else splendid stately striking sublime sumptuous super superb terrific unreal very good
ADJECTIVE
magnificent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brilliant elegant excellent glittering gorgeous grand grandiose imposing impressive lavish lofty noble opulent outstanding palatial splendid stately striking sublime sumptuous superb towering
WEAK
arresting august chivalric commanding elevated exalted fine high-minded imperial luxurious magnanimous magnific majestic plush pompous posh proud radiant regal resplendent rich royal standout superior superlative swanky transcendent
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad common homely humble ignoble inferior insignificant low lowly minor modest ordinary poor regular second-rate small tiny ugly undignified unimportant unimpressive unrefined unsophisticated
WEAK
offensive
ADJECTIVE
majestic
Synonyms
WEAK
august awesome ceremonious courtly dignified elevated exalted fab grand grandiose imperial imposing lofty magnific magnificent marvelous monumental noble regal royal sovereign stately stunning sublime superb
Antonyms
WEAK
humble low lowly shabby
ADJECTIVE
marvelous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
astonishing enjoyable excellent fabulous fantastic glorious magnificent neat pleasant satisfying sensational solid spectacular splendid terrific wonderful
WEAK
agreeable boss colossal cool divine dreamy fab greatest groovy hot keen out of this world outrageous peachy pleasurable prime rewarding solid-gold stupendous super supreme swell wicked
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common disagreeable inferior nasty normal ordinary poor regular usual
WEAK
inconsiderable insignificant worthless
ADJECTIVE
remarkable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
curious exceptional important impressive miraculous momentous notable noteworthy noticeable odd outstanding phenomenal rare significant singular solid strange striking surprising uncommon unique wonderful
WEAK
arresting arrestive conspicuous distinguished famous gilt-edged greatest marked peculiar preeminent primo prominent salient signal splashy super uncustomary unordinary unwonted weighty wicked world-class zero cool
Antonyms
STRONGEST
average bad common commonplace familiar inconsequential inconspicuous inferior insignificant like normal ordinary poor regular similar standard trivial unexceptional unimportant unimpressive unnoticeable unremarkable usual worthless
WEAK
typical
ADJECTIVE
ripping
Synonyms
STRONG
astonishing boss cool divine keen prime primo rewarding satisfying swell
WEAK
agreeable bad dreamy enjoyable excellent fab fabulous fantastic fantastical glorious greatest groovy hot magnificent neat out of this world outrageous peachy pleasant pleasurable sensational solid solid-gold spectacular splendid stupendous super superb supreme terrific wonderful
Antonyms
STRONG
dull
ADJECTIVE
sensational
Synonyms
STRONGEST
astonishing breathtaking dramatic exceptional exciting fabulous glorious impressive incredible marvelous spectacular stirring surprising thrilling
WEAK
agitating cool dandy divine eloquent first-class keen mind-blowing most moving out of this world wicked zero cool
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common insignificant
WEAK
inferior poor
ADJECTIVE
special
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appropriate certain different exceptional exclusive extraordinary individual limited main major memorable particular peculiar personal primary proper rare significant specialized specific unique unusual
STRONG
best characteristic chief choice express first gala set sole
WEAK
defined definite designated determinate earmarked especial festive marked momentous out of the ordinary red-letter reserved restricted select uncommon unreal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
OK common commonplace conventional familiar general improper indefinite insignificant like minor normal ordinary regular secondary similar standard uncertain unimportant unlimited unnoteworthy unrestricted unsuitable usual
STRONG
least worst
WEAK
indistinctive undistinguished
ADJECTIVE
stunning
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brilliant dazzling devastating gorgeous great impressive lovely ravishing remarkable sensational spectacular striking wonderful
STRONG
fair fine top
WEAK
beauteous bonny comely drop-dead excellent famous first-class first-rate handsome heavenly number one out of this world pretty royal superior
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad homely insignificant normal ordinary poor stupid typical ugly unimportant unimpressive usual weak
STRONG
cloudy dark rainy stormy
ADJECTIVE
stupendous
Synonyms
WEAK
astonishing astounding breathtaking colossal dynamite enormous fab fabulous fantastic fat gigantic great huge marvelous mind-blowing mind-boggling miraculous monster monumental overwhelming phenomenal prodigious radical spectacular staggering stunning super superb surprising terrific titantic too much tremendous unreal utmost vast wondrous
Antonyms
WEAK
terrible unimportant unimpressive
ADJECTIVE
super
Synonyms
STRONGEST
great magnificent marvelous outstanding sensational superb terrific topnotch
STRONG
cool divine keen
WEAK
glorious groovy hot incomparable matchless neat peerless wonderful
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inferior insignificant ordinary poor unexceptional
WEAK
second-rate
ADJECTIVE
terrific
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amazing breathtaking excellent fabulous fantastic great hot magnificent marvelous outstanding sensational superb
WEAK
ace divine fine glorious groovy keen stupendous super swell very good
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad common inferior insignificant little ordinary plain poor second-rate small ugly unexceptional usual
WEAK
calm low moderate nasty
ADJECTIVE
wrecking
Synonyms
STRONG
bashing battering breaking ruining shattering splitting
WEAK
destructive tearing down
NOUN
clatter
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clack
STRONG
ballyhoo bluster clangor hullabaloo pandemonium racket rattle rumpus shattering
Antonyms
STRONG
peace
NOUN
crash
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blast clash
STRONG
boom burst clang clap clatter clattering crack din peal racket slam smash sound thunder thunderclap wham
NOUN
vandalism
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mischief
STRONG
ravaging ruin sacking wreckage wrecking
WEAK
defacing grafitti trashing

Example Sentences

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In 1942 Fiorello La Guardia, New York City’s mayor, was photographed smashing a pinball machine with a sledgehammer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Following its election in July 2024, the government had promised to reduce small boat crossings by smashing the trafficking gangs however, numbers have remained high with 100,625 arriving in 2025.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

In a season of Hollywood marked by mega-mergers from well-funded nepo children, there is something timely about these oblivious creatures smashing up a printing press and a broadcast studio.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Revenue for the quarter reached $23.9 billion, smashing expectations of $20 billion, and up 196% on the year.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Periodically ritual feasts that included much smashing of pottery interrupted the hubbub of construction.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann