Definitions

intellect

[in-tl-ekt] / ˈɪn tlˌɛkt /

NOUN

capability of the mind; someone with capable mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ability acumen genius intelligence intuition judgment savvy

STRONG

brains cerebration comprehension egghead intellectual mentality mind psyche pundit reason sense smarts thinker understanding wits

WEAK

intellectuality what it takes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance inability inanity ineptness stupidity

STRONG

body disbelief misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding physicality

Example Sentences

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Their attraction is but to the desires and cravings of the INTELLECT.

From Zanoni by Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron

He was not admitted to the practical initiation till not one earthly wish chained that sublimest faculty which you call the IMAGINATION, one carnal desire clouded the penetrative essence that you call the INTELLECT.

From Zanoni by Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron

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