Intelligent Synonyms

35 intelligent synonyms include clever, bright, brilliant, sharp, quick, quick-witted, quick on the uptake, smart, canny, and astute. Intelligent is an adjective, and its antonyms are stupid and non-rational. Here are some additional synonyms for "intelligent" with example sentences.

Another word for Intelligent

35 other ways to say intelligent.

  • whip-smart  
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  • thinking  
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  • there are no flies on …  
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  • talented  
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  • smart
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  • sharp
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  • rational  
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  • quick on the uptake  
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  • quick-witted  
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  • quick  
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  • perspicacious  
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  • perceptive  
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  • penetrating  
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  • knowledgeable
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  • know how many beans make five  
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  • keen
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  • inventive  
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  • intuitive
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  • insightful  
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  • ingenious  
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  • higher-order  
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  • gifted  
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  • genius
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  • discerning  
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  • clever
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  • capable of thought  
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  • canny  
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  • brilliant
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  • bright
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  • brainy  
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  • astute  
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  • apt  
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  • alert  
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  • acute
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  • able
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Use intelligent in a Sentence

He is an intelligent and thoughtful leader.

She is an intelligent problem solver.

The professor gave intelligent answers quickly.