smashing

• Usado no inglês britânico para descrever algo excelente, maravilhoso ou muito bom.

Used in British English to describe something as excellent, wonderful, or very good.

1. Excellent or wonderfulA2informalbritish

   Used to describe something that is very good, impressive, or enjoyable.

   Sensacional

   • We had a smashing time at the party last night.
   • That was a smashing performance by the band.
   • She looked absolutely smashing in her new dress.

   Sinônimosexcellentfabulousfantasticgreatmarvelousoutstandingsplendidsuperbterrificwonderful

   Antônimosatrociousawfuldreadfulhorriblelousyterrible

2. Very successfulB1informalbritish

   Describing something that achieves great success or impact.

   Sucesso estrondoso

   • The new product launch was a smashing success.
   • He made a smashing debut in the film industry.
   • The charity event was a smashing hit, raising thousands of pounds.

   Sinônimosexcellentfabulousmarvellousoutstandingresoundingsensationalsuperbterrifictremendoustriumphant

   Antônimosfailingineffectiveunsuccessful

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou o processo de quebrar algo em pedaços pequenos, geralmente com força; também pode indicar destruição ou aniquilação.

A noun referring to the act or process of breaking something into small pieces, often with force.

incontável

1. Breaking into piecesB2formal

   The act of violently breaking something into small fragments.

   Quebra

   • The smashing of the old windows was done carefully.
   • The sound of glass smashing echoed through the building.
   • He was charged with the smashing of the storefront.

   Sinônimosbreakagecrushingdestructionshatteringsmashedsplintering

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de quebrar algo com força em pedaços ou de bater com grande violência; também pode significar destruir ou derrotar de forma contundente.

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking something violently into pieces or hitting something with great force.

1. Break violentlyA2formal

   To break something into pieces with force or violence.

   Quebrar violentamente

   • He smashed the window with a rock.
   • The vase fell and smashed on the floor.
   • She smashed the old phone with a hammer.

   Sinônimosbangbattercrushdemolishdestroypoundshattersplinterwreck

   Antônimosfixmendrepair

2. Hit or strike hardB1informal

   To hit something with great force.

   Bater com força

   • The tennis player smashed the ball over the net.
   • He smashed his fist on the table in anger.
   • The car smashed into the tree.

   Sinônimosbatterclobbercrashhammerpoundslamthrash

   Antônimospatstroketaptickle

3. Defeat decisivelyB2informal

   To defeat someone or something completely in a competition or conflict.

   Esmagar

   • Our team smashed the opposition 5-0.
   • The company smashed its sales targets this quarter.
   • She smashed the world record in the 100-meter sprint.

   Sinônimosannihilateclobbercrushdemolishhammerroutslaughterthrashtrounce

   Antônimoslosesuccumb

Variantes phrasalsmash up