intellectual

14 points English 12 letters Common Commonness #7,378 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

a person who uses the mind creatively

adjective

appealing to or using the intellect

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪntʌlˈɛktʃuːʌl/ · 5 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural intellectuals

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

a person who uses the mind creatively

intellect

appealing to or using the intellect

highbrow highbrowed rational reflective good serious sophisticated

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

noetic mental

involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct

cerebral

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Antonyms

nonintellectual emotional

Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

ineffectual

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Crossword clues

“a person who uses the mind creatively” wn-def
“appealing to or using the intellect” wn-def

Anagrams

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