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Nous

Verb / nu:s / Another word for nous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Nous means the mind or intellect, especially as a source of knowledge or understanding.

Synonyms & similar words

head mind brain psyche intellect mind brain reason understanding wisdom comprehension perception thought cognition intelligence sense discernment judgment insight awareness knowledge perceptiveness perspicacity acumen

Example sentences

  1. My nous tells me that I should study harder for the test.
  2. She used her nous to solve the difficult puzzle.
  3. His nous helped him to make the right decision.
  4. Sometimes it's important to listen to your nous.
  5. The teacher praised the student's nous for solving the problem.

Quotes

  • The true test of intelligence is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we don't know what to do. - John Holt
  • Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings. - Salvador Dali
  • The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination. - Albert Einstein

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