2. (adj)intellectual, rational, noetic of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind Synonyms: intellectual, cerebral, rational, noetic Antonyms: anti-intellectual, uncultivated, lowbrowed, mindless, physical, lowbrow, nonintellectual, philistine
4. (adj)cerebral, intellectual involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct Synonyms: intellectual, cerebral, rational, noetic Antonyms: anti-intellectual, physical, mindless, uncultivated, nonintellectual, lowbrowed, philistine, lowbrow
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'intellectual'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. intellectual Clever, as used in England, especially implies an aptitude for study or learning, and for excellent tho not preeminent mental achievement. The early New England usage as implying simple and weak go Synonyms: clever, able, capable, happy, keen, sharp, adroit, dexterous, ingenious, knowing, skilful, apt, expert, intellectual, quick, smart, bright, gifted, intelligent, quick-witted, talented Antonyms: awkward, clumsy, foolish, ignorant, slow, thick-headed, bungling, dull, idiotic, senseless, stupid, witless