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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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"Yuriy was very smart. She really won him over with her intellect," Nina said.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

How horrifying to think of all that capability and intellect, unmoored from a conscience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

This combination will make them much more productive and indispensable, turning AI into a force multiplier for human intellect.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

Augustine’s combativeness, intellect and astonishing productivity brought him to a position of unrivaled influence within the church.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Always the same: great intellect, ability to accomplish much, but also this.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.