intellectual

Definitions

Relating to the ability to think in a logical way and understand complex ideas.

A person who enjoys serious study, thought, and reflection.

Possessing a high capacity for knowledge and mental activity.

Examples

She has always been known for her sharp intellectual curiosity and love for reading.

The university hosted a series of debates to stimulate intellectual discussion among the students.

Synonyms

academic scholarly cerebral erudite thoughtful brainy learned

Antonyms

unintellectual anti-intellectual uneducated ignorant simple-minded uninformed vacuous