adv Uncommon

intellectually

Intellectually (adv) means In a way that relates to reasoning or mental ability. Example: “The course was intellectually demanding but rewarding.”

adv

In a way that relates to reasoning or mental ability.

"The course was intellectually demanding but rewarding."

How to use intellectually

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes doing something in a thoughtful, reasoning-based way.

Word forms

more intellectually comparative, most intellectually superlative

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Rhymes for intellectually

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

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What does “intellectually” mean?

The word “intellectually” means in a way that relates to reasoning or mental ability. In plain terms, describes doing something in a thoughtful, reasoning-based way.

How do you use “intellectually” in a sentence?

Here is “intellectually” used in a sentence: “The course was intellectually demanding but rewarding.”

What part of speech is “intellectually”?

“Intellectually” is an adverb.

Is “intellectually” a common word?

“Intellectually” is an uncommon word in modern English.