brainy

Meaning

  1. (informal) Very intellectually capable.
  2. (rare) Of or relating to the brain.

Opposite of
half-brained, brainless, intelligent
Synonyms

intelligent
B2
smart
A2
clever
B1
brilliant
B1
ingenious
C2
bright
B1
smart as a whip
cute
A2
daedal
hardheaded
45k
inspired
B2
knowing
B1
mentality
C2
mind
A1
parlous
politic
41k
prudent
C2
sharp
B2
sharp-witted
spiffy
40k
talent
B1
witty
C2

ability

knowledge
B1
alert
B2
awake
B1
brain
A2
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cagey
33k
cagy
canny
42k
Translations

intelligent
gescheit

έξυπνος

διανοούμενος

inteligente
verstandig
brillant
snugger
assennato
capoccione
intelligentemente

pienter

Frequency

25k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈbɹeɪni/
Etymology

Inherited from Middle English
brayny
In summary

From Middle English brayny; equivalent to brain + -y.

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