intelligent
♦ in|tel|li|gent /ɪnt'elɪdʒənt/
1 [ADJ]
A person or animal that is intelligent has the ability to think, understand, and learn things quickly and well.
Susan's a very bright and intelligent woman who knows her own mind.
● intelligently [ADV] ADV with v, ADV adj
They are incapable of thinking intelligently about politics.
2 [ADJ]
Something that is intelligent has the ability to think and understand instead of doing things automatically or by instinct.
An intelligent computer will be an indispensable diagnostic tool for doctors.
1 [ADJ]
A person or animal that is intelligent has the ability to think, understand, and learn things quickly and well.
Susan's a very bright and intelligent woman who knows her own mind.
● intelligently [ADV] ADV with v, ADV adj
They are incapable of thinking intelligently about politics.
2 [ADJ]
Something that is intelligent has the ability to think and understand instead of doing things automatically or by instinct.
An intelligent computer will be an indispensable diagnostic tool for doctors.