intellectual
/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəl/
noun
- A person who enjoys or is skilled in thinking deeply and learning about complex ideas.
- Many intellectuals gathered to discuss climate change.
- The conference brought together intellectuals from around the world.
- She is considered an intellectual because of her work in literature.
adjective
- Relating to the ability to think, reason, and understand ideas, especially in a deep or complex way.
- She enjoys intellectual conversations about philosophy and science.
- Reading challenging books is a great intellectual exercise.
- The university is known for its intellectual atmosphere.
- Appealing to or requiring the use of the mind rather than emotions or physical activity.
- He prefers intellectual hobbies like solving puzzles.
- Chess is an intellectual game that requires strategy.
- The movie was too intellectual for young children to follow.
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