intellect

Definition

  • noun: the ability to think in a logical way
  • noun: the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will
  • synonyms: intelligence, thinker, mind

Examples

  • He's recognized as one of the greatest 'intellects' [='minds'] currently working in this field.

  • We were required to read a book every week in order to develop our 'intellects'.

  • music that appeals to the 'intellect' while still satisfying the emotions

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,And l have a few last-minute points\Nto award. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,To Miss Hermione Granger,\Nfor the cool use of intellect... Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,...while others were in grave peril... (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone