How do you use "Smashing" in a sentence?

Smashing! That's smashing. Smashing job. Absolutely smashing.

Smashing

Q: What does "Smashing" mean?

Wonderful, excellent (British) A British expression of enthusiasm and approval. Somewhat dated but still used, often with affection for its retro charm.

Slang Term British ★★★☆☆ Moderate Casual

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Meaning: Wonderful, excellent (British)

极好的、美妙的

Excelente, maravilloso

素晴らしい、素敵

훌륭한, 멋진

A British expression of enthusiasm and approval. Somewhat dated but still used, often with affection for its retro charm.

经典的英国俚语，意为极好或美妙。带有欢快、有些老式的热情。常与上流社会或戏剧性的说话方式联系在一起。

Jerga británica clásica que significa excelente o maravilloso. Transmite un entusiasmo alegre y algo anticuado. A menudo asociado con el habla elegante o teatral.

素晴らしい、素敵という意味の古典的なイギリスのスラング。明るく、やや古風な熱意を持つ。上流階級や演劇的な話し方と結びつけられることが多い。

훌륭하다 또는 멋지다는 뜻의 전통적인 영국 속어. 밝고 약간 구식의 열정을 담고 있다. 상류층이나 연극적인 말투와 자주 연관된다.

Examples

Smashing!
多棒的主意！
¡Qué idea tan smashing!
なんて素晴らしいアイデア！
정말 멋진 아이디어야!
That's smashing.
我们玩得很开心
Lo pasamos smashing
とても楽しかった
정말 즐거운 시간을 보냈어.
Smashing job.
她看起来真是太美了！
¡Está absolutamente smashing!
彼女は本当に素敵に見える！
그녀 정말 멋져 보여!
Absolutely smashing.
太棒了！我们开始吧
¡Smashing! Hagámoslo
素晴らしい！やろう
훌륭해! 하자.

Pronunciation

/ˈsmæʃɪŋ/

Usage Guide

Context: approval, enthusiasm, slightly dated

Tone: enthusiastic, somewhat dated

✓ Do Say

Smashing!
太好了！
¡Estupendo!
最高！
멋져!
That's smashing.
那太好了
Eso es estupendo
それは最高だ
정말 훌륭해.
Smashing job.
干得漂亮
Trabajo estupendo
見事な仕事
정말 좋은 소식이야.

✗ Don't Say

Somewhat dated
可能听起来老派或戏剧化
Puede sonar anticuado o teatral
古臭く聞こえたり大げさに聞こえることがある
구식이거나 과장되게 들릴 수 있음
Retro charm
可能被认为是上流社会用语
Puede percibirse como pijo
上品に見られることがある
상류층 표현으로 여겨질 수 있음

Common Mistakes

Somewhat dated but charming
Associated with Nigel Thornberry meme

Origin & History

From Irish 'is maith sin' (that is good), or from 'smash' meaning to break through.

Etymology: Possibly from Irish 'is maith sin'

First recorded: British, 19th century

Cultural Context

Era: 19th-20th century

Generation: Older speakers, or used humorously

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Nigel Thornberry (The Wild Thornberrys); British period dramas

Regional notes: British term. Made famous by Nigel Thornberry meme.

Variations

SmashingThat's smashingAbsolutely smashing