英語

intellectually

gb/ˌɪntəlˈɛkt͡ʃuli/ us/ˌɪntəlˈɛkt͡ʃuli/
C1 英語
~ 10000
語義
0件の語義
adverb formal C1 property
1

in terms of intelligence or thought

In a way that is about the mind, learning, or how smart someone is.

用法パターン: [someone] is intellectually [adjective]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes say *"intellectual challenging"* instead of *"intellectually challenging"*. Use the adverb *intellectually* before an adjective (e.g., *intellectually interesting*), and the adjective *intellectual* before a noun (e.g., *intellectual challenge*). Another common error is using *intelligent* instead of *intellectually* (e.g., say *"He is intellectually curious"*, not *"He is intelligent curious"*).
類義語
mentally (Broader and more general; can refer to emotional or psychological states, not only intelligence and learning.) | cognitively (More technical and scientific; often used in psychology rather than everyday speech.)
対義語
physically (Focuses on the body and movement, not on the mind or intelligence.)
コロケーション
intellectually curious |intellectually stimulating |intellectually challenging |intellectually gifted |intellectually engaging |intellectually demanding
テーマ
education |thinking |personality |science |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She finds it intellectually stimulating to discuss philosophy late into the night.
  • The course is intellectually demanding, but the students seem to enjoy the challenge.
  • He feels intellectually isolated at work because no one shares his academic interests.
  • The book is written for readers who want to be intellectually engaged, not just entertained.
  • They are intellectually compatible, sharing similar tastes in books, art, and politics.
学習者向け例文
  • The class is hard but very interesting intellectually.
  • He wants a job that is intellectually exciting for him.
  • She feels bored because the work is not intellectually difficult.
  • My friends are fun, but I also need people who push me intellectually.
  • The movie was not very deep intellectually, but it was fun to watch.
adverb formal C1 property
2

from a purely rational viewpoint

Used to say you know or accept something with your mind, even if your feelings are different.

用法パターン: Intellectually, [clause]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse this sentence-adverb use with the more general sense of *intellectually* and place it in the middle of the sentence (e.g., *"I know intellectually that..."*). This is possible but sounds less natural in this specific contrast-with-emotions meaning. The most typical pattern is *"Intellectually, [clause], but emotionally, [clause]."*
類義語
rationally (Stresses logical thinking and reason; slightly more common than *intellectually* when contrasting with emotion.) | in my head (Informal phrase with the same idea of mental understanding, but much less formal and more conversational.)
対義語
emotionally (Focuses on feelings rather than reason; often used in contrast with *intellectually* in this sense.)
コロケーション
Intellectually, I know |Intellectually, we understand |intellectually accept |intellectually agree |intellectually recognize
テーマ
thinking |emotions |philosophy |communication |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Intellectually, I know the plane is safe, but I still feel afraid of flying.
  • She can intellectually accept the decision, even though it hurts her emotionally.
  • Intellectually, we understand that change is necessary, but we resist it in practice.
  • He agrees intellectually with the theory, but he has doubts about how it works in real life.
  • Intellectually, they recognize their privilege, yet they struggle to change their habits.
学習者向け例文
  • Intellectually, I know this exam is not very important.
  • Intellectually, she understands that smoking is bad, but she keeps doing it.
  • He can intellectually accept the result, but he still feels angry.
  • Intellectually, we know that everyone makes mistakes.
  • Intellectually, they see that the plan is good, but they are still nervous.
文法
辞書形
intellectually
IPA
GB/ˌɪntəlˈɛkt͡ʃuli/
US/ˌɪntəlˈɛkt͡ʃuli/
音節・強勢
in - tel - lec - tu - ally (5音節)
Stress on 3rd syllable (lec)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: intellectually
  • Plural: intellectuallies
関連語
Forms
intellectuallies noun
Core family
intellect noun B2 intellectual adjective B2
Related words
intelligence noun B1 intelligent adjective B1 intelligently adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unintelligent adjective unintelligently adverb
Advanced or less common
intellectualism noun intellectualize verb
表現

intellectually speaking

1
/ˌɪntəlˈɛkt͡ʃuli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase formal

from a rational, mental standpoint

Used before a statement to show that you are talking only about ideas and reason, not about feelings or practical life.

例文
  • Intellectually speaking, the argument is sound, but it ignores people’s real experiences.
  • Intellectually speaking, learning a new language is always a good investment of time.
  • Intellectually speaking, I agree with you, but emotionally I feel unsure.

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