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smashing

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/ˈsmæʃɪŋ/ · smash-ing

Extremely impressive or excellent; causing a strong impact.

Meanings

adjectiveinformal

Extremely impressive or excellent; causing a strong impact.

بہت شاندار یا عمدہ؛ ایک طاقتور اثر ڈالنے والا۔

تباہ کن

tabah kun

Synonyms

fantasticwonderfulamazingزبردستعمدہشاندار

Antonyms

dismalunimpressivemediocreدھندلاغیر متاثر کناوسطی

Common Collocations

  • smashing success
  • smashing performance
  • smashing hit

Example Sentences

The party was a smashing success!

پارٹی ایک تباہ کن کامیابی تھی!

Party aik tabah kun kamiyabi thi!

Her performance in the play was absolutely smashing.

ڈرامے میں اس کی کارکردگی بالکل شاندار تھی۔

Dramay mein us ki karguzari bilkul shandaar thi.

That was a smashing hit at the box office.

یہ باکس آفس پر ایک تباہ کن ہٹ تھی۔

Yeh box office par aik tabah kun hit thi.

Easily Confused With

crashing:Crashing refers to a violent collision or failure, while smashing implies an impressive or excellent quality.

Word Family

smash
verbتباہ کرنا
smashable
adjectiveتوڑنے کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a smashing firework show that leaves everyone amazed.

Picture a big, colorful explosion that draws everyone's attention.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چھوٹا چھوٹا توڑو، بڑا بڑا بنے گا۔

Chhota chhota todo, bara bara bane ga.

Break it down small, it will become big.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "smeċċan" — to smash or strike

First known use: 15th century

The term evolved from the Old English word 'smeċċan', which means to strike or smash, modifying over the centuries in usage and context.