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Words used to describe intelligent thought or actions

intellectual

adjective

relating to the ability to think in an intelligent way and to understand things, especially difficult or complicated ideas and subjects

reasoned

adjective

thought about and expressed in an intelligent sensible way

perceptive

adjective

a perceptive remark or piece of writing is intelligent and shows good judgment

incisive

adjective

showing the ability to think clearly and quickly

smart

adjective

done with intelligence or careful thought

deductive

adjective

considering carefully the information or evidence that you have in order to find the solution to a question or problem

insightful

adjective

showing a very good understanding of a person or a complicated situation

sound

adjective

involving the use of good judgment, and therefore likely to be effective

meditative

adjective

involving deep careful thought

thoughtful

adjective

involving careful thought

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