adjective
Etymology: from present participle of smash (I)
1.
a. : that smashes : crushing
a smashing blow
smashing defeat
b. : crashing
smashing chords
2. : that is a smash or a smasher : extraordinarily impressive or effective
smashing success
a smashing victory
smashing display of power
smashing vote of confidence
was smashing in that role
an absolutely smashing costume
a smashing blonde
• smash·ing·ly adverb