intellect

simple noun14 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2

A common way to describe a powerful and significant mind.

Describes a mind with great capacity for understanding and reasoning.

Used to describe a very high level of intelligence.

Indicates an intellect that is impressive and perhaps intimidating.

Similar to 'keen', suggesting a quick and clear-thinking mind.

Emphasizes sharpness, quickness, and perceptiveness of mind.

Refers to the general intellectual capacity of humankind.

Indicates an intellect that is of a higher quality than average.

Refers to intelligence in artistic or innovative domains.

A more literary or dramatic way to describe a supremely great intellect.

Describes an intellect that is not very high or has restrictions.

A direct way to say someone is not very intelligent.

Used to state the possession of a certain level or type of intellect.

To apply one's mental capacity to a task or problem.