brainy

[brey-nee]

adjective

Informal.

brainier, brainiest 

1. intelligent; clever; intellectual.

brainy

/ ˈbreɪnɪ /

adjective

1. informal,  clever; intelligent

Other Word Forms

• brainily adverb
• braininess noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of brainy¹

First recorded in 1835–45; brain + -y ¹

Example Sentences

One of the brainiest, funniest comedies of the year..

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If the musicians’ visibility and viability has shifted, Sparks’ music remains inventive, brainy and flamboyant pop, often born of sunshiny moments and wistful memories that wend their way into lyrics.

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With its blend of culinary history, intense challenges and playful banter, “Clash of the Cookbooks” feels like comfort viewing with a brainy twist, perfect to binge over the holiday break.

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A finely calibrated cast, including Christopher Walken, finds depth in initially shallow stereotypes — rich influencer, uptight white guy, brainy Indian girl — as a crew sentenced to community service for their petty infractions.

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Ms Terry said people keep assuming she is "brainy" because she is studying for her fourth degree.

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Related Words

• brilliant