NYT Dictionary
BRAINY
/ˈbɹeɪni/AdjectiveBRAIN-ybrain-y · 2 syllablesGrade 3
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
Very intellectually capable.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English brayny; equivalent to brain + -y.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
half-brainedbrainlessaddlebrainedaddlepatedairheadedbee-brainedbeef-wittedsoftbeefheadedbeetle-headed
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle: