intellectual
Translation
intellectual, cerebral, academic
Examples
She enjoys intellectual conversations.
She enjoys intellectual conversations.
This is a very intellectual book.
This is a very intellectual book.
He considers himself an intellectual.
He considers himself an intellectual.
Grammar Patterns
an intellectual ((sth.)) relating to the intellect It was an intellectual challenge.
an intellectual (noun) a person who uses their intellect She is a well-known intellectual.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (adj) cerebral, academic, scholarly; (noun) scholar, thinker; Antonyms: (adj) physical, emotional
Etymology
From 'intellect' + '-ual' (adjective-forming suffix). It relates to the faculty of the mind.
Memory Tips
An 'intellectual' person uses their 'intellect'. The '-ual' ending often turns a noun into an adjective (e.g., fact -> factual).