Words used to describe intelligent or wise people
intelligent adjective
good at thinking clearly and quickly, at understanding difficult ideas and subjects, and at gaining and using knowledge
wise adjective
a wise person is able to make good choices and decisions because they have a lot of experience
brilliant adjective
very intelligent
clever adjective
good at learning or understanding things
bright adjective
a bright person is intelligent and usually young and likely to do well at school or in their careers
brainy adjective
very intelligent, especially at school or college
discerning adjective
showing good judgment about things such as art, music, and books and able to tell whether something is valuable or well made
clear-sighted adjective
able to judge situations quickly and accurately and make sensible decisions
no/nobody's fool phrase
intelligent and with a lot of experience of life so that you do not allow other people to trick you
have a good head on your shoulders phrase
to be intelligent and able to make good decisions