Intelligent synonyms
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Part of speech:
Constituting, or occurring as, an exception; not ordinary or average; esp., much above average in quality, ability, etc.
The definition of perspicacious is being perceptive with clear vision and good judgment.
Exhibiting ingenuity or imagination; creative or artful:
Characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity.
(Informal) Very intellectually capable.
Able or seeming to penetrate:
Having or showing keen perception or discernment and sound judgment, foresight, etc.
Of or inclined to contemplation; thoughtful; meditative
Proceeding from or marked by wisdom and calm judgment:
having it in one
Said of persons or beings
Shrewd; clever
Having, showing, or requiring great insight or understanding:
Having or showing good judgment or understanding; astute
Having the ability to perceive; keen in discernment.
Having considerable knowledge of many subjects, esp. those of current interest
(Especially of a person) Which serves one's own interests in an unemotional, analytical manner.
Said of persons or beings
listening to reason
Said of persons or beings
Rational rather than emotional:
Marked by steady attention and effort; assiduous:
The definition of shrewd is sharp or intelligent with practical concerns.
Created by, indicative of, or characterized by imagination or creativity.
Clever, resourceful, original, and inventive
keen-witted
Suitable for use in cutting or piercing; having a very thin edge or fine point; keen
on-the-qui-vive
Said of persons or beings
having a head on one's shoulders
Said of persons or beings
crazy-like-a-fox
(Idiomatic) Behaving in a foolish, frivolous, or uncomprehending manner as a ruse for concealing clever deeds or deeper intentions.
Having a clear, orderly mind; sensible.
unintelligent (antonym)
Having or showing a lack or deficiency of intelligence
Keen or quick of mind; shrewd
(Usage Problem) Susceptible to action or treatment:
Based on or characterized by good judgment or sound thinking:
Able to act effectively or imaginatively, especially in difficult situations.
(Not comparable) Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.
(Often with "to" + infinitive or with a prepositional phrase) Enthusiastic
Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.
The definition of knowledgeable is someone with intelligence.
Tending to create things, or having the ability to create often, excellently, in a novel fashion, or any or all of these.
Mentally responsive and perceptive; quick.
The definition of quick is someone or something which is prompt or swift.
Entertainingly and strikingly clever or original in concept, design, or performance:
The definition of ready is a person or thing that is available or likely to do something.
Having or showing heed for the well-being or happiness of others and a propensity for anticipating their needs or wishes.
on the beam
Said of persons or beings
nobody's fool
Said of persons or beings
Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason.
The definition of rational is something that makes sense or that could be based in fact or someone who behaves and thinks logically.
judicious (related)
Having, applying, or showing sound judgment; wise and careful
That thinks or can think; rational
Of, relating to, or characterized by invention.
Not excessive or extreme; fair:
Endowed with great natural ability, intelligence, or talent:
Showing compassion.
Alternative spelling of quick-witted.
Able to recognize or draw fine distinctions or judgments:
The definition of deep is going far down or far away, something strongly felt, or something that is hard to understand.
Said of persons or beings
not born yesterday
Said of persons or beings
The definition of smart is someone who is intelligent, someone who is well dressed and looking sharp or something that can act on its own accord.
(Historical) Having knowledge of black magic, etc.
dull (antonym)
Boring; not exciting or interesting.
slow-witted (antonym)
Slow to comprehend.
stupid (antonym)
Slow to learn or understand; obtuse.
Having better vision for distant objects than for near ones; hyperopic
dumb (related)
Temporarily speechless, as with shock or fear:
Having or exhibiting keenly perceptive intellect.
Logically correct or consistent.
ability (related)
Having or showing intelligence, often of a high order
endowed with the capacity to reason
Sizable; considerable:
The definition of levelheaded is calm and sensible.
Compatible with an accepted point of view; orthodox:
having one's wits about one
Said of persons or beings
foolish (antonym)
Embarrassed; abashed:
reason (related)
Consistent with reason and intellect
Alternative spelling of level-headed.
idiotic (antonym)
Showing foolishness or stupidity.
Synonym Study
- Intellectual suggests keen intelligence coupled with interest and ability in the more advanced fields of knowledge
- Brilliant implies an unusually high degree of intelligence
- Bright and smart are somewhat informal, less precise equivalents for any of the preceding
- Alert emphasizes quickness in sizing up a situation
- Clever implies quickness in learning or understanding, but sometimes connotes a lack of thoroughness or depth
- Intelligent implies the ability to learn or understand from experience or to respond successfully to a new experience
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