cerebral

adjective

sə-ˈrē-brəl How to pronounce cerebral (audio)
Definition of cerebralnext
1
as in intellectual
much given to learning and thinking a very cerebral jurist who has given much thought to what makes our nation's constitution work

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2
as in mental
of or relating to the mind a young man given more to cerebral pursuits than to sporting activities

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Recent Examples of cerebral Spontaneous and slightly chaotic, this cerebral synergy can bring surprising news or perhaps even trigger the sudden urge to break out of a stagnant situation. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 While Lovers Rock may be more musically spare and reserved, the album’s lyrics represent some of Adu’s most cerebral and political work to date. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 30 June 2026 This is a nation now famous for centre-backs rather than cerebral centre-forwards in the Marco van Basten, Dennis Bergkamp or Robin van Persie mould. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Maher is more prickly and cerebral, which doesn't carry over as well. — Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cerebral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral
  1. intellectual
  2. mental
  3. internal
  4. inner
  5. interior
  6. psychological
Adjective
  • Neill is great at balancing the aggro energy of Zane with his intellectual, compassionate style.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder that leads to memory loss and other intellectual inabilities.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of intellectual
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  • One way to begin is with the mental and physical reset provided by the Crossings Ceremony, the most recent addition to Miraval Austin’s Life in Balance Spa offerings.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • Together these results helped establish the concept of cognitive reserve, the idea that lifelong mental activity may protect thinking and memory even when disease is present in the brain.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of mental
Adjective
  • Adobe's Aaliyah Taylor, a Senior Community Events Manager, faces internal debate over her strong personal brand being an asset or liability.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • In Montana, Marshall Bloom, an associate director at Rocky Mountain Labs, told the Ravalli County Board of Health in a July meeting that the scientists have been suspended and aren’t allowed on campus amid an internal NIH investigation.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of internal
Adjective
  • For leafy greens like lettuce, the agency recommends rinsing the inner leaves thoroughly under clean, running water after discarding the outer layers.
    — Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
  • Zendaya wore a thin ribbon of vibrant red all the way around her eye, hugging the upper lash line and coating her lower waterline, staying unbroken at the inner corner.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 20 July 2026
Definition of inner
Adjective
  • Mostly an interior tackle, Echoles did a little bit of everything up front for the Rebels in his sophomore season (39 pressures as a first-year starter).
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The effect here is powerful and brings in the road and the landscape rather than the noise of interior controls and screens.
    — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of interior
Adjective
  • The couple said Batarti was taken to Queen’s Hospital ER for a psychological evaluation after the alleged incident.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
  • From war movies and psychological thrillers to a trilogy featuring a guy dressed up like a bat, Nolan has a taste for the unexpected that's often surprising and usually satisfying.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 July 2026
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“Cerebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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