brainier; brainiest
Synonyms of brainynext
: having or showing a well-developed intellect : intelligent
braininess noun

Examples of brainy in a Sentence

a brainy student who didn't fit in socially
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But artists are often great at subverting expectations, and the Renaissance Society, a beloved arts venue at the University of Chicago known for its brainy exhibitions, has for several years now invited artists to direct its annual benefit, known around town as the RenBen. Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026 Kirsten, on the other hand, is hard-working, determined and brainy. Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 And Maya Sofia Enciso has a quieter, more focused, manspreading energy as the brainy, ambitious and secretive Matt. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026 From directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the sci-fi dramedy follows Ryan Gosling as a brainy school teacher who is sent into space to save the Sun from a cataclysmic blackout. Jack Dunn, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brainy

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brainy was in 1845

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“Brainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brainy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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brainy

adjective
brainier; brainiest
braininess noun

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