Intelligently
adv.capable, thoughtfulprofessional
What it means
With sound understanding, reasoning, or adaptation to the circumstances.
Reach for it when praising the quality of thought behind an action or design
The controller distributes stored power intelligently during the evening peak.
Choose between these
6- everyday
cleverly
a neat solution or mental quickness deserves notice
not when Cleverly may prize novelty over sound judgment.
- warm
care and consideration shape the action
not when Thoughtfully can refer to kindness without strong reasoning.
- warm
good judgment and consequences matter most
not when Wisely adds a value judgment beyond evidence of intelligent reasoning.
- professional
adaptively
the response changes with conditions
not when Adaptively describes adjustment, not whether the adjustment is sensible.
- professional
reasons and evidence govern the choice
not when Rationally can sound emotionless while leaving adaptability unaddressed.
- formal
astutely
sharp practical reading of the situation is central
not when Astutely can suggest strategic self-interest.
Said against
3- foolishly
- mindlessly
- irrationally
It naturally appears in
3- designed intelligently
The benches were designed intelligently to provide shade at different hours.
- respond intelligently
A good monitor can respond intelligently without hiding uncertainty.
- used intelligently
Limited irrigation water was used intelligently across the driest fields.
The word family
1Where this comes from
- Merriam-Webster, adverb sense 1: in an intelligent manner opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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