Synonyms of IQ

IQ

noun

ˌī-ˈkyü 

as in proficiency

a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something

he has a movie IQ that is off the charts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proficiency
• experience
• mastery
• mastership
• command
• literacy
• facility
• fluency
• expertise
• skill(s)
• virtuosity
• practice
• familiarity
• acquaintance
• intimacy
• know-how
• hang

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incompetence
• incompetency
• ignorance
• illiteracy
• unfamiliarity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of IQ

But Kane’s game was never predicated on speed, but rather his hockey IQ, his anticipation and his singular creativity that made him seemingly every great player’s favorite player growing up. — Scott Powers, New York Times, 23 July 2026

In June, Animal Rescue Rigs founder Nik Miles led an all-electric SUV fleet — provided by the automakers — consisting of a Hyundai IONIQ 9, Cadillac Escalade IQ, Lucid Gravity and Kia EV9. — Summer Ballentine, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Karaban said the most underrated part of his game is his basketball IQ. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026

This gives you a massive 41% discount on a flagship entertainment centerpiece featuring Hi-QLED mini-LED zone backlighting, a fluid native 144Hz Game Mode, and Dolby Vision IQ. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026