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 The autopsy also found Martinez suffered pulmonary and mild cerebral edema, a potentially deadly condition where excess fluid accumulates in the lungs and brain. — Perry Vandell, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) convert cerebral inputs into actions that allow for improved cognition, prosthetics, or device control. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 More seriously, Veach pointed to how cerebral Bleymaier is — and how in-depth his understanding of the game is. — Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026 The cerebral Cady that Bardem inhabits spent nearly two decades in prison convicted for his wife’s murder. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 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
  • But rather than building it near the existing complex, it was constructed on vacant land in the Latin Quarter, the intellectual heart of the city.
    — Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Indeed, while Baldessari’s work might seem bland and intellectual at first glance, plenty of pieces in the show put his sense of humor on full display.
    — Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of intellectual
Adjective
  • Subsequent research actually backed him up, finding that habitual calculator use before students had internalized basic arithmetic weakened their mental fluency and fact retrieval.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • When discussing his current mental state, Jake was forthcoming about how difficult this time period has been.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of mental
Adjective
  • According to an internal announcement, Oulès started Monday and reports to Véronique Courtois, president and chief executive officer of Parfums Christian Dior and of the LVMH Group’s beauty division.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Adaptalux says the internal battery lasts up to eight hours of continuous use depending on brightness and recharges over USB-C, which can also keep the pod running while permanently plugged in.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of internal
Adjective
  • Tawfik will be perfect to portray the character’s inner struggle.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Many of these dwarf planets exist far from the sun, and don't visit the inner solar system — meaning they don't get blasted by high levels of solar radiation.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of inner
Adjective
  • The house, built in 1960, has an interior space of 1,148 square feet.
    — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • An open-concept design connects La Perla restaurant, an interior lounge and Tropicado Mojito Bar, where a striking walnut and green-tiled rectangular bar becomes the heart of the action.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of interior
Adjective
  • This practice demands patience, psychological safety, and active listening.
    — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than addressing the deeply damaging psychological impact that an armed law enforcement presence has on Black families trying to heal in nature, the administration offered standard procedural explanations and a commemorative coin.
    — Kimmie Gordon, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
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“Cerebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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