Intelligent Definition & Meaning

intelligent
adjective
  1. having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree; "is there intelligent life in the universe?"; "an intelligent question"
  2. possessing sound knowledge; "well-informed readers"
  3. exercising or showing good judgment; "healthy scepticism"; "a healthy fear of rattlesnakes"; "the healthy attitude of French laws"; "healthy relations between labor and management"; "an intelligent solution"; "a sound approach to the problem"; "sound advice"; "no sound explanation for his decision"
  4. endowed with the capacity to reason

"Intelligent" in song lyrics

See how intelligent is used in real songs:

  • "that just gets more intelligent"
    Aceyalone — Mr. Outsider
  • "Now I look less intelligent"
    Aesop Rock f/ Slug — I'll Be OK
  • "Act a fool, still intelligent"
    Bavu Blakes — Up^South

Usage tips for "intelligent"

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