brainy

adjective

ˈbrā-nē How to pronounce brainy (audio)
Definition of brainynext
as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind a brainy student who didn't fit in socially

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Recent Examples of brainy Bibliophiles need not to look further than the crimson wall of novels as the brainiest backdrop for wedding photos. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026 Harris’s film, though, trades brainy barbs for some pretty vicious violence as a set of twins, badly scarred from a childhood fire, go on a journey to confront the root of their trauma. — Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 8 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for brainy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainy
  1. intelligent
  2. clever
  3. smart
  4. quick
  5. brilliant
  6. fast
Adjective
  • Robbyant said the model’s capabilities extend beyond depth perception, enabling broader use cases in robotic vision and intelligent systems.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • Santos is an intelligent player with lots of potential, and United nabbing him from a ‘Big Six’ rival would be the sort of clever deal that can keep them agile and competitive elsewhere in the summer transfer market.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of intelligent
Adjective
  • So began a clever tradition in which clothes dryers, rotisserie ovens, popcorn machines and other gadgets replaced the bassist’s conventional amp stacks.
    — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • In a clever nod to the regional speciality of porcelain, it’s all served on plates by local makers Bernardaud, decorated by the artist Marco Brambilla.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
Definition of clever
Adjective
  • Water usage for both types can be further reduced by pairing them with smart controllers and timers.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
  • Del Puerto will play Hector, a smart, hard-working, ambitious landscaper working on an upscale property in Frisco, TX.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 July 2026
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • There’s also a mill — a 40,000-square foot workshop space — a cafe, plenty of parking and quick access to area freeways.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The hot mixing allowed for fast setting times and therefore quick production of concrete.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
Definition of quick
Adjective
  • Normally invisible to us, the corona suddenly leaps into view the moment the moon blocks the sun’s brilliant face.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
  • That bit is magical and a joy to watch but the way that Messi shifts the ball and shoots at the end of that dribble is brilliant, too.
    — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of brilliant
Adjective
  • Miles became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 400 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists — doing it in 22 games.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Miles became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 400 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists — doing it in 22 games.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of fast

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