- present participle of smash.
smashing
Americanadjective
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impressive or wonderful.
a smashing display.
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crushing or devastating.
a smashing defeat.
adjective
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Origin of smashing
Example Sentences
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"He's absolutely smashing it," influencer and former reality show star Georgia Harrison, who has 1.3 million followers on Instagram, told Times Radio.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
The event was a smashing success, he said afterward, bringing in a record $5.1 million — up from $1.1 million at last year’s annual fundraiser — via donations and silent auction purchases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Transfer fees keep smashing records, but relative to what clubs can actually afford, they have barely moved.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The World Baseball Classic was a smashing success this year, even as the United States started a rookie pitcher in the championship game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Occasionally, the train speeds up or slows down, smashing couplers together and jarring him backward or forward.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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