smashing

1 of 2

adjective

smash·​ing ˈsma-shiŋ 

1

: that smashes : crushing

a smashing defeat

2

: extraordinarily impressive or effective

a smashing performance

smashingly

ˈsma-shiŋ-lē 

adverb

smashing

2 of 2

present participle of smash entry 2

Examples of smashing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The film is coming off a smashing regional tour of 13 cities and colleges. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

Lane Kiffin made a smashing debut as the Tigers’ coach with a 51-10 blowout win over Clemson. — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026

The World Baseball Classic was a smashing success this year, even as the United States started a rookie pitcher in the championship game. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

On this day in 1807, French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte signed the second Treaty of Tilsit with Russia and Prussia following his smashing victories at Jena and Friedland. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for smashing

• ashing
• bashing
• caching
• cashing
• clashing
• crashing
• dashing
• flashing
• gnashing
• hashing
• lashing
• mashing