intelligently

In brainy fashion

Intelligently means in a way that shows good judgment, understanding, or mental ability.

It describes actions or speech reflecting thought and discernment: She spoke intelligently about the crisis, The software responds intelligently to user behavior.

The word can suggest either natural mental capacity or careful, informed reasoning applied to a situation.

wisely

prudently

With careful judgment

discerningly · perceptively · insightfully · advisedly · providently · strategically · tactfully · diplomatically · discreetly · maturely

cleverly

shrewdly

With keen discernment

wittily · smartly · quick-wittedly · sharply · savvily · keenly · craftily · cunningly · artfully · slickly

rationally

logically

Through sound reasoning

reasonably · coherently · objectively · empirically · deductively · inductively · critically · rigorously · soundly · validly

thoughtfully

reflectively

With deep thought

mindfully · carefully · attentively · conscientiously · purposefully · intentionally · meditatively · studiously · seriously · soberly

knowledgeably

learnedly

With extensive knowledge

literately · expertly · authoritatively · competently · proficiently · comprehensively · studiously

Categories
Opposites
cognitive quality

intelligentlystupidly

In a senseless manner

unintelligently · dimly · idiotically · mindlessly · brainlessly

effectiveness of approach

intelligentlyfoolishly

In an unwise manner

thoughtlessly · unwisely · senselessly · illogically · irrationally

Phrases
Family

intelligent, unintelligent, intelligentsia

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G