Definitions

precocious

[pri-koh-shuhs] / prɪˈkoʊ ʃəs /

ADJECTIVE

exceptionally smart, ahead of age in understanding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bright cocky intelligent mature

WEAK

advanced aggressive ahead of time beforehand bold brassy cheeky developed early flip flippant forward fresh nervy premature presumptuous pushy quick sassy smart-alecky

Antonyms

STRONGEST

stupid unintelligent

Example Sentences

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Precocious, he would simulate convulsions in class so he would get out of school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Precocious freshmen have taken front-and-center roles in UCLA’s surprising success this season, with leading rusher Ebell and leading tackler Havner the most prominent examples.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2023

Precocious puberty was rising before the pandemic, by about three months per decade since 1977.

From Salon • Aug. 4, 2023

Precocious and prolific, he scored a No. 1 hit for singer Gogi Grant in 1956 with his version of “The Wayward Wind.”

From Washington Post • Jan. 10, 2017

Precocious instinct and the comments of her step-mother had taught her much.

From Why Joan? by Kelly, Eleanor Mercein

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