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brainy

UK/ˈbɹeɪni/ US/ˈbreɪni/ uncommon informal rare

adjective

1.

having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence

  • “some men dislike brainy women”
  • “a brilliant mind”
  • “a brilliant solution to the problem”

Origin

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

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