adjective

intelligent

intelligent, smart, bright

She is a very intelligent student.

She is a very intelligent student.

This is an intelligent solution to the problem.

This is an intelligent solution to the problem.

((sb./sth.)) is intelligent She is a very intelligent student.

Synonyms: clever, bright, smart; Antonyms: stupid, foolish

From Latin 'intelligere' (to understand), from 'inter-' (between) + 'legere' (to choose). Literally 'to choose between'.

Think of someone who can 'read between' the lines. They can understand things that are not obvious.

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