intellectual

intellettuale, mentale

Che riguarda il pensiero, la comprensione o l’apprendimento più che il corpo o i sentimenti.

In inglese semplice: Connected with thinking, understanding, or learning, rather than with the body or feelings.

• Chess is an intellectual challenge.
• The course helps children develop intellectual skills.
• She enjoys both physical activity and intellectual debate.

Sinonimi: mental, cognitive

Contrari: physical

Espressioni comuni: intellectual development, intellectual ability, intellectual challenge

intellettuale, colto

Che sa molte cose e ama riflettere, studiare e discutere di argomenti seri.

In inglese semplice: Knowing a lot and enjoying serious thought, study, and discussion.

• She grew up in an intellectual family.
• His intellectual friends enjoy discussing history.
• The speaker attracted a largely intellectual audience.

Sinonimi: learned, educated

Espressioni comuni: an intellectual person, intellectual friends, intellectual audience

intelligente, intellettuale

Capace di pensare con chiarezza e comprendere idee difficili.

In inglese semplice: Able to think clearly and understand difficult ideas.

• He is an intellectual young man.
• Her intellectual mind quickly understood the problem.
• The teacher described him as quiet but highly intellectual.

Sinonimi: intelligent, clever

Contrari: unintelligent

Espressioni comuni: an intellectual person, intellectual mind, intellectual child, highly intellectual

intellettuale

Persona istruita che riflette e discute su idee e questioni serie.

In inglese semplice: A well-educated person who thinks and talks about serious ideas.

• She is a respected intellectual.
• Several intellectuals signed the letter.
• The cafe became a meeting place for writers and intellectuals.

Sinonimi: thinker, scholar

Espressioni comuni: a public intellectual, a leading intellectual, a young intellectual