intelligent
word
/ˌɪnˈtɛɫədʒənt/
in-TE-luh-juhnt
/ɪntˈɛlɪdʒənt/
in-TE-li-juhnt
Definition
Having a strong ability to learn, understand, and think clearly. It can describe a person, animal, or a system that makes smart decisions or responds in a clever way.
Usage & Nuances
Common for people: 'an intelligent student', 'highly intelligent'. Also used for technology: 'intelligent system' or 'intelligent design'. 'Intelligent' sounds a bit more formal than 'smart'; 'smart' is more common in everyday speech and can also mean stylish or quick in behavior.
Spanish: inteligentePortuguese (BR): inteligentePortuguese (PT): inteligenteChinese (Simplified): 聪明的 - 智能的Chinese (Traditional): 聰明的 - 智能的Hindi: बुद्धिमान - स्मार्टArabic: ذكي - ذكيّ (تقني)Bengali: বুদ্ধিমান - মেধাবীRussian: умный - интеллигентныйJapanese: 知的 - 賢いVietnamese: thông minhKorean: 지능적인 - 똑똑한Turkish: zeki - akıllıUrdu: ذہین - عقلمندIndonesian: cerdas - pintar
Example Sentences
My sister is very intelligent.
basic
That was an intelligent answer.
basic
Dolphins are intelligent animals.
basic
She’s quiet, but her questions are really intelligent.
natural
We need an intelligent solution, not just a quick fix.
natural
He’s clearly intelligent, but he doesn’t show off about it.
natural