brainy
word
Definition
Describes someone who is very intelligent or good at thinking, often in a clever or creative way. It is usually informal and can sound friendly or admiring.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and friendly; often used about students, kids, or friends in a positive way. Sometimes used playfully, but not usually in very formal writing. Can occasionally be teasing, so tone matters.
Spanish: inteligente - listo - cerebrito (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): inteligente - esperto - cabeça (informal)Portuguese (PT): inteligente - esperto - cabeça (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 聪明的 - 有才智的Chinese (Traditional): 聰明的 - 有才智的Hindi: बहुत समझदार - तेज़ दिमाग़ वालाArabic: ذكي جدًا - عبقري (غير رسمي)Bengali: বুদ্ধিমান - মেধাবীRussian: умный - сообразительныйJapanese: 頭がいい - 賢いVietnamese: thông minh - lanh lợiKorean: 똑똑한 - 영리한Turkish: zeki - akıllıUrdu: ذہین - عقلمندIndonesian: cerdas - pintar
Example Sentences
He is the most brainy student in our class.
basic
She gave a very brainy answer to the question.
basic
My sister is very brainy and wins all the math prizes.
basic
Don’t worry if you’re not super brainy—everyone learns at their own pace.
natural
My friend is a bit brainy, but she’s also really funny.
natural
You don’t have to be brainy to enjoy this game—it’s just for fun!
natural