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intelligent

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/

intelligent means: Able to learn, understand difficult ideas, and think clearly.

adjective

THINKS WELLA2

Able to learn, understand difficult ideas, and think clearly.

  • She is an intelligent child.
  • He asked several intelligent questions during the lesson.
  • Dolphins are highly intelligent animals.

Similar words: smart, clever, bright

Opposites: unintelligent, stupid

Common phrases: intelligent person, intelligent child, highly intelligent

QUICK MINDA2

Able to learn, understand, and think about things quickly and well.

  • She is an intelligent child.
  • My grandfather was very intelligent.
  • Are dolphins more intelligent than dogs?

Similar words: clever, bright, smart

Opposites: unintelligent, stupid

Common phrases: intelligent child, intelligent person, highly intelligent

CLEAR THINKINGB1

Showing that someone understands something well and thinks clearly.

  • That was an intelligent question.
  • Her intelligent comments helped us understand the problem.
  • Can you give an intelligent answer without checking your phone?

Similar words: thoughtful, sensible, perceptive

Opposites: unintelligent

Common phrases: intelligent question, intelligent comment, intelligent answer

HUMANLIKE THINKINGB2

Able to think and understand things in ways similar to humans.

  • Could intelligent life exist on other planets?
  • The robot behaves like an intelligent creature.
  • Scientists are developing increasingly intelligent machines.

Similar words: self-aware

Common phrases: intelligent life, intelligent machine, intelligent robot

WELL PLANNEDB2

Carefully planned using good judgment and understanding.

  • We need an intelligent plan.
  • The intelligent design saves both space and energy.
  • They made intelligent choices about how to spend the money.

Similar words: well-considered, sensible, thoughtful

Opposites: ill-considered

Common phrases: intelligent design, intelligent approach, intelligent solution

Questions about intelligent

What does intelligent mean?

Able to learn, understand difficult ideas, and think clearly.

What is intelligent in other languages?

Türkçe: zeki · Español: inteligente · Français: intelligent · Deutsch: intelligent · Italiano: intelligente · 日本語: 賢い

How do you pronounce intelligent?

It is pronounced /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/.

How do you use intelligent in a sentence?

She is an intelligent child. He asked several intelligent questions during the lesson.

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