Definitions

intelligent

[in-tel-i-juhnt] / ɪnˈtɛl ɪ dʒənt /

ADJECTIVE

very smart

Synonyms

STRONGEST

astute brainy bright brilliant creative imaginative inventive knowledgeable original perceptive rational resourceful smart well-informed wise

WEAK

able acute alert alive all there apt calculating capable clever comprehending deep discerning enlightened exceptional highbrow ingenious instructed keen knowing penetrating perspicacious profound quick quick-witted ready reasonable responsible sage sharp thinking together understanding whiz witty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dark dull ignorant normal old stupid typical unaware uncreative uneducated unimaginative unintelligent uninventive unreasonable unresourceful worn

WEAK

foolish idiotic imbecile

Example Sentences

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The Fukushima mayor said officials also saw the bear drinking water from a tap, adding it may have turned the handle itself, and describing it as being "extremely intelligent."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

His family described him as a much-loved son and brother who was kind, intelligent and talented.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Ms. Field gives a sharp, intelligent interpretation of the character.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"The aim is to have the most intelligent systems possible so that afterwards, with the necessary adaptations, they'll have the greatest possible impact on businessses," Mensch said.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

They maintain that the people who drove the Neanderthals to extinction, settled Australia, and carved the Stadel lion-man were as intelligent, creative and sensitive as we are.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

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