intelligent — having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/
Example Sentences
- My smartphone thinks it's more intelligent than me, but it still can't make coffee.
- An intelligent approach to studying is better than cramming all night.
- She gave such an intelligent answer that even the professor was impressed.
intelligent
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/]
having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level
💡 Concept
having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/
🌳Etymology
Prefixintel--
Rootlig
Suffix--ent
🎵Rhyme
elegantdiligentnegligent
elegant
diligent
negligent
🔗Collocations
intelligent design
artificial intelligence
intelligent conversation
highly intelligent
intelligent decision
intelligent life
intelligent system
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My smartphone thinks it's more intelligent than me, but it still can't make coffee.”
“An intelligent approach to studying is better than cramming all night.”
“She gave such an intelligent answer that even the professor was impressed.”
😄 Fun example
“The dog is so intelligent that it pretends to be sick to avoid bath time.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
smartcleverbrightbrilliantwise
Antonyms
stupiddumbfoolish
Related
intelligenceintellectintellectualgeniuswisdom
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