intelligent

adjective

Having intelligence.

adjective

Having a high degree of intelligence; mentally acute.

adjective

Showing sound judgment and rationality.

adjective

Appealing to the intellect; intellectual.

Having the faculty of understanding; capable of comprehending facts or ideas: as, man is an intelligent being.

Having an active intellect; possessing aptitude or skill; well informed: as, an intelligent artisan or officer.

Marked by or indicating intelligence; guided by knowledge or comprehension: as, the intelligent actions of ants; an intelligent answer.

Having knowledge; cognizant: followed by of.

Bearing intelligence; giving information; communicative.

Synonyms Common-sense, etc. (see sensible); quick, bright, acute, discerning, sharp-witted, clear-headed.