intuitive
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.easy to use or understand without needing a lot of instructions.
adj.describing a system or interface that is self-explanatory and aligns with natural human expectations.
Simple“The new phone app is very intuitive, so I didn't need to read the manual.”
In context“The software developers prioritised an intuitive layout to ensure that even first-time users could navigate the complex database without formal training.”
UsageOften used to describe software, tools, or design layouts.
SynonymsAntonymscomplexcounter intuitive - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.based on what you feel to be true rather than on facts or proof.
adj.arising from or possessing insight without the use of rational processes.
Simple“She had an intuitive feeling that something was wrong, even though everything looked normal.”
In context“His intuitive approach to investment often outperformed the rigid models used by his more traditional colleagues.”
UsageCommonly modifies nouns like 'feeling', 'sense', or 'understanding'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
adj.describes a person who is good at understanding things using their feelings.
adj.possessing or showing a high degree of natural insight or empathy.
Simple“An intuitive teacher can often tell when a student is struggling before they ask for help.”
In context“As an intuitive leader, she was able to sense the shifting morale of the department long before the official survey results were published.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 C2 Proficiency
n.a person who has a strong ability to know things without being told.
n.an individual who possesses or claims to possess a high degree of intuitive or psychic perception.
Simple“Some people believe that intuitives can sense things about the future.”
In context“The study compared the decision-making patterns of self-described intuitives against a control group of analytical thinkers.”
Synonymsperceptiveclairvoyant
“The puzzle is the subject of debate because the intuitive answer is that switching should not make any difference.”
“The intuitive reaction is that it makes no difference.”
Borrowed from Middle French intuitif, from Medieval Latin intuitivus, from Latin intueri.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.