Smashingly
/ˈsmæʃ.ɪŋ.li/noun
In a very impressive, stylish, or excellent way; also, in a forcefully broken or smashed manner in older or literal use.
Did you know?The core verb *smash* is probably imitative in origin, so this word is less “ancient spell” and more linguistic impact: English literally turned a breaking sound into a fancy adverb.
Etymological Timeline
18th Century
English
smash
“A word for breaking violently or suddenly crushing something.”
18th–19th Century
English
smashing
“Originally describing something striking, forceful, or dramatically broken; later slang for excellent or splendid.”
19th Century
English
smashingly
“An adverb meaning in a smashing or splendid manner.”
Modern English
English
smashingly
“Used informally to mean very well, excellently, or impressively.”