right brain

noun

: the right cerebral hemisphere of the human brain especially when viewed in terms of its predominant thought processes (such as creativity and intuitive thinking)

right-brained

ˈrīt-ˈbrānd 

adjective

Examples of right brain in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kumar, who moved to San Diego last year, is not only a writer but a researcher, that rare individual with both left brain and right brain working prolifically. —David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2025

Her insights focus more on right brain strategy than left brain creativity. —Chadd Scott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024

Lewin stands as one of the few to successfully break down the left brain/right brain segregation. —Chadd Scott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024

While this is true, the right brain helps with spatial awareness and understanding the value of numbers, making analysis easier to process.6 Is One Side More Dominant? —Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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Medical Definition

right brain

noun

: the right cerebral hemisphere of the human brain especially when viewed in terms of its predominant thought processes (as creativity and intuitive thinking)

right-brained

-ˈbrānd 

adjective