Brainial
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Of or pertaining to the brain. uncommon
"In short, he became dead drunk, as it were, from brainial excitement. It is very true that genius is nearly allied to madness; and it becomes all, but particularly persons of a literary turn of mind, to take warning, when tempted,— ..."
- 2 Brainy; smart, pertaining to or exhibiting intellect. uncommon
"Preparatory to this he invited some of his friends to a banquet, which is thus taken off by one of the daily papers : 'Last evening a party of gentlemen ate a 'brainial' dinner at Jones's restaurant, in Broadway, their host being Dr. T. S. Lambert.'"
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More examples"In short, he became dead drunk, as it were, from brainial excitement. It is very true that genius is nearly allied to madness; and it becomes all, but particularly persons of a literary turn of mind, to take warning, when tempted,— ..."
Etymology
From brain + -ial.
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