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Cerebral: meaning, example and synonyms

Cerebraladj. Intellectual rather than emotional or physical; appealing to the mind.

Flashcard for Cerebral (adjective): intellectual rather than emotional or physical; appealing to the mind. Example: Unlike the sweeping romantic symphonies of earlier eras, the composer's cerebral quartets reward listeners who trace their intricate structure. Synonyms: intellectual, analytical, scholarly, rational. Antonyms: emotional, visceral, physical, instinctive. Memory tip: Cerebrum = the brain: cerebral things engage the brain, not the heart. Illustration: a woman in a cardigan sitting at a chess board deep in thought, chin resting on her hand, bookshelves behind her in a quiet library; people drawn naturally and fully clothed, no logos, signs, flags, written words or sound effects.

Example

Unlike the sweeping romantic symphonies of earlier eras, the composer's cerebral quartets reward listeners who trace their intricate structure.

Part of speech
adjective
Synonyms
intellectual, analytical, scholarly, rational
Antonyms
emotional, visceral, physical, instinctive
Memory tip
Cerebrum = the brain: cerebral things engage the brain, not the heart.

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Question 1

The detective novel is more ______ than thrilling: its suspense comes from intricate logical puzzles rather than chases or fights.

Question 2

Though admired by philosophers, the film's ______ approach, with long debates about free will and almost no action, left many viewers cold.

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