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intuitivelyin a way that is based on feelings rather than facts or proof; instinctively

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in a way that is based on feelings rather than facts or proof; instinctively

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/

Example Sentences

  • My mom can intuitively tell when I'm hiding something, even through video calls.
  • Good designers intuitively know what users want.
  • He intuitively chose the right answer without reading the question properly.

intuitively

ADVERB

[/ɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/]

in a way that is based on feelings rather than facts or proof; instinctively

The elderly woman used the app intuitively without reading any instructions.
💡 Concept

The elderly woman used the app intuitively without reading any instructions.

The tourists followed the map intuitively without asking for directions.
🧠 Mnemonic

The tourists followed the map intuitively without asking for directions.

The software worked intuitively, adapted intelligently, and performed effectively.
🎵 Rhyme

The software worked intuitively, adapted intelligently, and performed effectively.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪvli/

🌳Etymology

Rootintuitive
Suffix--ly

🎵Rhyme

exclusivelyconclusivelyinclusively
exclusively
conclusively
inclusively

🔗Collocations

intuitively understand
intuitively obvious
intuitively feel
intuitively know
intuitively clear
think intuitively

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom can intuitively tell when I'm hiding something, even through video calls.

Good designers intuitively know what users want.

😄 Fun example

He intuitively chose the right answer without reading the question properly.

😄 Fun example

Cats intuitively find the most expensive item in the house to destroy.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

instinctivelynaturallyspontaneouslyautomatically

Antonyms

logicallyrationallysystematically

Related

intuitionintuitiveinstinctgut feelingsixth sense

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