intuitive

[ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv]

intuitive Definition

• 1. understood or known without conscious reasoning
• 2. easy to use and understand without needing to learn
• 3. based on or agreeing with what seems naturally right

Using intuitive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "intuitive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She had an intuitive sense of what the problem was.

• Example

  The software has an intuitive interface that makes it easy to use.

• Example

  His decision was based on intuitive feelings rather than facts.

• Example

  She has an intuitive understanding of human nature.

intuitive Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for intuitive

• instinctive
• innate
• natural
• spontaneous
• unconscious

Antonyms for intuitive

• learned
• taught
• artificial

Idioms Using intuitive

• go with one's gut (feeling)

  to trust one's intuition or instinctive feeling about something

  Example

  I wasn't sure which job offer to take, but I decided to go with my gut feeling and choose the one that felt right.

• read between the lines

  to understand the hidden or implied meaning in a situation or communication

  Example

  She didn't say it directly, but I could read between the lines and tell that she was unhappy with the decision.

• play it by ear

  to make decisions as events unfold, without a plan or schedule

  Example

  We don't have a set itinerary for our trip, so we'll just play it by ear and see where the road takes us.

Phrases with intuitive

• intuitive leap

  a sudden and significant understanding or realization without conscious reasoning

  Example

  He made an intuitive leap and solved the problem in a matter of minutes.

• intuitive eating

  a nutrition philosophy that promotes listening to and trusting your body's natural hunger and fullness signals to guide eating habits

  Example

  Intuitive eating encourages people to honor their hunger, respect their fullness, and enjoy the pleasure of eating.

• intuitive healer

  a person who uses their natural ability to sense and heal energy imbalances in others

  Example

  She is an intuitive healer who uses her gift to help people overcome physical and emotional pain.

Origins of intuitive

from Latin 'intuitus', meaning 'a looking at, consideration'

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Summary: intuitive in Brief

The term 'intuitive' [ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv] refers to knowledge or understanding that comes without conscious reasoning. It can also describe things that are easy to use and understand without needing to learn, such as 'The software has an intuitive interface that makes it easy to use.' 'Intuitive' extends into phrases like 'intuitive leap,' and idioms like 'go with one's gut (feeling),' denoting trust in instinctive feelings, and 'read between the lines,' implying understanding of hidden meanings.