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smashing
In British English, this term is frequently used as an enthusiastic superlative to describe something as wonderful or delightful. It carries a cheerful, slightly old-fashioned, and upper-class connotation, often appearing in social contexts to express high approval of an event, a person's appearance, or an idea.
When used to describe a physical impact, the word shifts from a positive emotional register to a literal, descriptive one. In this sense, it emphasizes the destructive force or the suddenness of a collision, stripped of the social charm associated with its colloquial use.
Meanings
Examples
The team achieved a smashing victory in the finals.
The sound of smashing glass echoed through the silent hallway.
He felt the smashing impact of the hammer against the stone.