intuitively
gb/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/ us/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/
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English
ösztönösen, intuitívan, intuitíve
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ösztönösen
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intuitívan
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Usage pattern:
do [something] intuitively
She intuitively knew something was wrong, even before anyone spoke.
Ösztönösen tudta, hogy valami nincs rendben, még mielőtt bárki megszólalt volna.
He plays the melody intuitively, without reading the sheet music.
Ösztönösen játssza a dallamot, anélkül hogy a kottát olvasná.
Over time, you start to intuitively recognize which emails are scams.
Learner examples
I intuitively knew the answer.
Ösztönösen tudtam a választ.
She intuitively chose the right door.
Ösztönösen a megfelelő ajtót választotta.
Common mistake:
Do not use it to mean “intentionally”; it means “without deliberate reasoning.”
Meaning
by instinct, without reasoning
Collocations
intuitively know
|intuitively feel
|intuitively sense
|intuitively understand
|intuitively grasp
|intuitively choose
|intuitively decide
|intuitively react
|intuitively recognize
|intuitively pick up
Synonyms
instinctively (More strongly suggests an automatic, natural reaction.)
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by instinct (A more explicit phrase; often emphasizes lack of conscious thought.)
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gut-feeling (Informal; highlights emotion-based judgment.)
Antonyms
deliberately (Emphasizes conscious intention and planning.)
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analytically (Emphasizes step-by-step reasoning and logic.)
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consciously (Emphasizes awareness and deliberate thought.)
Themes
thinking
|emotions
|decision_making
Definition
using your feelings or instincts, not careful thinking
In a way that is guided by intuition or instinct rather than by conscious reasoning or step-by-step analysis.
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intuitíve
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Usage pattern:
Intuitively, [clause]
Intuitively, the more you practice, the easier it gets.
Intuitíve, minél többet gyakorolsz, annál könnyebb lesz.
Intuitively, you’d expect prices to drop when demand falls.
Intuitíve azt várnánk, hogy az árak csökkennek, ha a kereslet visszaesik.
Intuitively, this rule prevents small errors from becoming big ones.
Learner examples
Intuitively, this looks correct.
Intuitíve ez helyesnek tűnik.
Intuitively, I think it will work.
Intuitíve azt gondolom, hogy működni fog.
Common mistake:
In this use, it usually comes at the start of a sentence and is followed by a comma: “Intuitively, …”.
Meaning
as seems likely at first
Collocations
intuitively, you might think
|intuitively, it seems
|intuitively, we expect
|intuitively, this suggests
|intuitively, the idea is
|intuitively, that would mean
|intuitively, it follows
|intuitively, the result
|intuitively, the reason
|intuitively, the difference
Synonyms
at first glance (Focuses on an initial impression, especially visual or quick.)
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on an intuitive level (More explicit; common in explanations and teaching.)
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roughly speaking (Signals simplification rather than intuition specifically.)
Antonyms
strictly speaking (Emphasizes precision and exact conditions rather than intuition.)
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formally (Emphasizes proof, rules, or a formal framework.)
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counterintuitively (Signals that the truth goes against intuition.)
Themes
thinking
|communication
|education
Definition
used to introduce what feels true at first
Used to indicate what seems true or likely based on an immediate, common-sense understanding rather than a detailed proof or explanation.
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intuitívan
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Usage pattern:
[something] is intuitively designed/organized/laid out
The app is intuitively designed, so most people can use it right away.
Az alkalmazást intuitívan tervezték meg, ezért a legtöbben azonnal tudják használni.
The controls are placed intuitively, within easy reach of your thumb.
A kezelőszervek intuitívan vannak elhelyezve, a hüvelykujjaddal könnyen eléred őket.
The website is intuitively organized, with the main options at the top.
Learner examples
The menu is intuitively organized.
A menü intuitívan van felépítve.
The app works intuitively.
Az alkalmazás intuitívan működik.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with “intentionally”: an “intuitively designed” product feels natural to use, even if you’ve never used it before.
Meaning
in an easy-to-use way
Collocations
intuitively designed
|intuitively organized
|intuitively laid out
|intuitively usable
|intuitively navigated
|intuitively clear
|intuitively understandable
|intuitively simple
|intuitively accessible
|intuitively easy
Synonyms
naturally (General and common; less specific to usability or design.)
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easily (Focuses on low difficulty, not the “natural” feel.)
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straightforwardly (Emphasizes simplicity and lack of complexity.)
Antonyms
confusingly (Hard to follow or understand.)
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awkwardly (Unnatural or uncomfortable to use.)
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counterintuitively (Behaves in a way users wouldn’t expect.)
Themes
technology
|design
|work
Definition
in a way that is simple to understand and use
In a way that is easy to understand or use without much instruction, especially when describing a system, design, or interface.
Grammar
Dictionary form
intuitively
IPA
GB/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/
US/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli/
Syllables & stress
in - tu - it - ively (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tu)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: intuitively
- Plural: intuitivelies
Word family
Expressions
intuitively speaking
1/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
speaking from intuition
used before a simple, common-sense explanation
Examples
- Intuitively speaking, the system works like a set of connected pipes.
- Intuitively speaking, adding more steps increases the chance of mistakes.
- Intuitively speaking, the farther you are, the quieter it sounds.
Learner examples
- Intuitively speaking, it is simple.
- Intuitively speaking, this makes sense.
intuitively, ...
1/ɪntˈuɪtɪvli | |/
fixed phrase
formal
introduces an intuitive explanation
used to say what feels true at first
Examples
- Intuitively, you might think the larger group would always win.
- Intuitively, the shortcut seems faster, but it isn’t.
- Intuitively, this approach reduces risk.
Learner examples
- Intuitively, it seems right.
- Intuitively, I expect the same result.