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Intuitive

Verb / ˌɪˈntu:ʌtɪv / Another word for intuitive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Intuitive means having the ability to understand or know something without any direct evidence or reasoning.

Synonyms & similar words

visceral nonrational instinctive perceptive natural innate innocent spontaneous automatic unconscious impulsive innocuous unintentional unplanned unpremeditated unstudied unthinking unwilled visceral primitive elemental basic

Synonyms by register

Formal

innate instinctive inherent self-evident

Informal

gut natural obvious easy

Literary

prescient unerring inspired

Antonyms

illogical unreasoning analytical calculating rational conscious deliberate

Common collocations

  • intuitive leap
  • intuitive understanding
  • intuitive decision
  • intuitive approach
  • intuitive design
  • intuitive interface
  • intuitive sense

Word family

noun intuition
adverb intuitively

Usage note

Often used to describe understanding or knowledge gained without conscious reasoning. Be mindful that 'intuitive' can sometimes imply a lack of logical process, so context is important.

Example sentences

  1. The artist had an intuitive feeling for color.
  2. She had an intuitive sense that something was wrong.
  3. His intuitive understanding of the situation saved the business.
  4. Intuitive people tend to be very creative.
  5. I have always been an intuitive problem solver.

Quotes

  • Intuition is the key to everything, in painting, filmmaking, business - everything. I think you could have an intellectual ability, but if you can sharpen your intuition, which they say is emotion and intellect joining together, then a knowingness occurs.
  • Intuition will tell the thinking mind where to look next.
  • Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way.

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