able-minded
Sharp in thought
Able-minded describes someone with sound mental faculties—capable of clear thinking and rational judgment.
The term often appears in legal or medical contexts distinguishing those who can make decisions for themselves from those who cannot: The court determined she was able-minded and could manage her own affairs.
Compare able-bodied, which refers to physical capability.
Cleverly humorous
- sharp-wittedIntellectually quick and perceptive
- keenSharp or enthusiastic
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- cleverShowing mental quickness
ingenious · whip-smart · agile · responsive · shrewd · perspicacious · incisive · quick-thinking
Intensely bright or gifted
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- cleverShowing mental quickness
- astuteMentally sharp, discerning
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
brainy · intellectual · cerebral · analytical · logical · perceptive · insightful · scholarly
Having required skills
- skilledHaving learned ability
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
- qualifiedMeeting necessary standards
trained · experienced · accomplished · effective · efficient · reliable · dependable · practical
Showing original thought
- ingeniousCleverly original in design
- creativeProducing original ideas
- innovativeIntroducing new ideas
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
versatile · enterprising · proactive · strategic · practical · problem-solving · self-reliant · tactical
witty
Cleverly humorous
- sharp-wittedIntellectually quick and perceptive
- keenSharp or enthusiastic
- alertWarning or watchfulness
clever · ingenious · whip-smart · agile · responsive · shrewd · perspicacious · incisive · quick-thinking · ready
brilliant
Intensely bright or gifted
bright · brainy · intellectual · cerebral · analytical · logical · perceptive · insightful · scholarly · erudite
capable
Having required skills
- skilledHaving learned ability
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
qualified · trained · experienced · accomplished · effective · efficient · reliable · dependable · practical · workmanlike
inventive
Showing original thought
- ingeniousCleverly original in design
- creativeProducing original ideas
- innovativeIntroducing new ideas
adaptable · versatile · enterprising · proactive · strategic · practical · problem-solving · self-reliant · tactical · canny
able-mindedfeeble-minded
Weak in intellect
stupid · unintelligent · slow-witted · dim-witted · witless
able-mindedcognitively impaired
Reduced intellectual function
confused · addled · disoriented · muddled · befuddled
able, mind, minded, ably, ability, unable, inability, disable, disabled