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Definition of intelligent adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

        

    intelligent

     adjective
    adjective
    NAmE//ɪnˈtɛlədʒənt//
     
     
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  1. 1good at learning, understanding, and thinking in a logical way about things; showing this ability a highly intelligent child to ask an intelligent question opposite unintelligent
  2. 2(of an animal, a being, etc.) able to understand and learn things a search for intelligent life on other planets
  3. 3(computing) (of a computer, program, etc.) able to store information and use it in new situations intelligent software/systems
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adverb Thesaurusintelligent
  • smart
  • brilliant
  • bright
  • sharp
These words all describe people who are good at learning, understanding, and thinking about things, and the actions that show this ability.
  • intelligent good at learning, understanding, and thinking in a logical way about things; showing this ability:He's a highly intelligent man. She asked a lot of intelligent questions.
  • smart quick at learning and understanding things; showing the ability to make good business or personal decisions:She's smarter than her brother. That was a smart career move.
  • brilliant extremely intelligent or skillful:She's a brilliant young scientist.
  • bright intelligent; quick to learn:He's probably the brightest student in the class. Bright is used especially to talk about young people. Common collocations of bright include girl, boy, kid, and student.
  • sharp bright:You're a pretty sharp kid.
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  • a(n) intelligent/smart/brilliant/bright/sharp child/kid/boy/girl
  • a(n) intelligent/smart/brilliant man/woman
  • a(n) intelligent/smart/brilliant thing to do
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