cerebral
A cerebral person thinks deeply and has great mental abilities.
When we say someone is "cerebral", we often mean they're smart and have good thinking skills. This can be because they've studied a lot or are naturally very intelligent. Sometimes, when people talk about art or creative work being "cerebral", it means the idea is complex and makes you think deeply.
How common is "cerebral"?
Word cerebral is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
adjective
(anatomy, relational) Of or relating to the brain, cerebrum, or cerebral cortex.
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