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brainy Meaning & Definition

/ˈbɹeɪni/

What Does Brainy Mean?

As an adjective, brainy means Very intellectually capable. It can also mean Of or relating to the brain.

Quick Facts About Brainy

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/ˈbɹeɪni/
Synonymsintelligent, brilliant and smart as a whip
Comparative / superlativebrainier, brainiest

Brainy Definition (Adjective)

  1. Very intellectually capable.

    She's brainy as well as pretty.

  2. Of or relating to the brain.

Synonyms of Brainy

intelligentbrilliantsmart as a whip
Brainy synonyms and antonyms →

Brainy in a Sentence

She's brainy as well as pretty.

Word Forms & Grammar

brainy (comparative brainier, superlative brainiest)

Words That Rhyme With Brainy

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Origin of Brainy

From Middle English brayny; equivalent to brain +‎ -y.

Common Questions About Brainy

What part of speech is brainy?

Brainy is an adjective.

What is another word for brainy?

Words with a similar meaning to brainy include intelligent, brilliant and smart as a whip. See the full list of brainy synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of brainy?

The comparative form is brainier and the superlative form is brainiest.

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